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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290.16, 435.19 and 95.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290.16, 435.19 and 95.13 is: 142.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290.16 : 435.19 = 95.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290.16/435.19 = 95.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290.16x = 435.19 × 95.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290.16x = 41,399.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,399.62/290.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142.68

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