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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290.46, 435.74 and 95.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290.46, 435.74 and 95.47 is: 143.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290.46 : 435.74 = 95.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290.46/435.74 = 95.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290.46x = 435.74 × 95.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290.46x = 41,598.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,598.26/290.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.22

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