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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290.37, 435.44 and 95.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290.37, 435.44 and 95.42 is: 143.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290.37 : 435.44 = 95.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290.37/435.44 = 95.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290.37x = 435.44 × 95.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290.37x = 41,547.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,547.03/290.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.08

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