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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290.38, 435.80 and 107.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290.38, 435.80 and 107.96 is: 162.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290.38 : 435.80 = 107.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290.38/435.80 = 107.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290.38x = 435.80 × 107.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290.38x = 47,048.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,048.97/290.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.03

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