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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290.27, 435.30 and 105.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290.27, 435.30 and 105.12 is: 157.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290.27 : 435.30 = 105.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290.27/435.30 = 105.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290.27x = 435.30 × 105.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290.27x = 45,758.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,758.74/290.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.64

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