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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290.44, 435.58 and 97.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290.44, 435.58 and 97.96 is: 146.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290.44 : 435.58 = 97.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290.44/435.58 = 97.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290.44x = 435.58 × 97.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290.44x = 42,669.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,669.42/290.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146.91

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