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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290.24, 435.39 and 95.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290.24, 435.39 and 95.24 is: 142.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290.24 : 435.39 = 95.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290.24/435.39 = 95.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290.24x = 435.39 × 95.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290.24x = 41,464.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,464.37/290.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142.86

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