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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290.19, 435.16 and 105.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290.19, 435.16 and 105.04 is: 157.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290.19 : 435.16 = 105.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290.19/435.16 = 105.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290.19x = 435.16 × 105.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290.19x = 45,709.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,709.21/290.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.51

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