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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290.20, 435.02 and 97.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290.20, 435.02 and 97.69 is: 146.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290.20 : 435.02 = 97.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290.20/435.02 = 97.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290.20x = 435.02 × 97.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290.20x = 42,496.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,496.26/290.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146.44

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