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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290.37, 435.58 and 105.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290.37, 435.58 and 105.31 is: 157.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290.37 : 435.58 = 105.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290.37/435.58 = 105.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290.37x = 435.58 × 105.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290.37x = 45,870.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,870.93/290.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.97

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