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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290.33, 435.50 and 95.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290.33, 435.50 and 95.31 is: 142.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290.33 : 435.50 = 95.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290.33/435.50 = 95.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290.33x = 435.50 × 95.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290.33x = 41,507.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,507.51/290.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142.97

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