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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290.48, 435.77 and 98.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290.48, 435.77 and 98.06 is: 147.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290.48 : 435.77 = 98.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290.48/435.77 = 98.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290.48x = 435.77 × 98.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290.48x = 42,732.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,732.94/290.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.11

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