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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290.16, 435.08 and 95.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290.16, 435.08 and 95.08 is: 142.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290.16 : 435.08 = 95.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290.16/435.08 = 95.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290.16x = 435.08 × 95.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290.16x = 41,367.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,367.41/290.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142.57

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