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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290.31, 435.48 and 97.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290.31, 435.48 and 97.95 is: 146.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290.31 : 435.48 = 97.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290.31/435.48 = 97.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290.31x = 435.48 × 97.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290.31x = 42,655.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,655.27/290.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146.93

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