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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290.39, 435.62 and 95.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290.39, 435.62 and 95.33 is: 143.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290.39 : 435.62 = 95.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290.39/435.62 = 95.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290.39x = 435.62 × 95.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290.39x = 41,527.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,527.65/290.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.01

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