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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290.23, 435.40 and 95.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290.23, 435.40 and 95.21 is: 142.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290.23 : 435.40 = 95.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290.23/435.40 = 95.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290.23x = 435.40 × 95.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290.23x = 41,454.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,454.43/290.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142.84

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