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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290.30, 435.38 and 97.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290.30, 435.38 and 97.88 is: 146.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290.30 : 435.38 = 97.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290.30/435.38 = 97.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290.30x = 435.38 × 97.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290.30x = 42,612.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,612.33/290.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146.79

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