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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290.37, 435.54 and 95.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290.37, 435.54 and 95.37 is: 143.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290.37 : 435.54 = 95.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290.37/435.54 = 95.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290.37x = 435.54 × 95.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290.37x = 41,537.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,537.45/290.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.05

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