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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290.36, 435.31 and 95.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290.36, 435.31 and 95.30 is: 142.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290.36 : 435.31 = 95.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290.36/435.31 = 95.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290.36x = 435.31 × 95.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290.36x = 41,485.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,485.04/290.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142.87

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