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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290.45, 435.59 and 95.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290.45, 435.59 and 95.41 is: 143.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290.45 : 435.59 = 95.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290.45/435.59 = 95.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290.45x = 435.59 × 95.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290.45x = 41,559.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,559.19/290.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.08

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