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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290.49, 435.66 and 95.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290.49, 435.66 and 95.46 is: 143.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290.49 : 435.66 = 95.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290.49/435.66 = 95.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290.49x = 435.66 × 95.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290.49x = 41,588.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,588.10/290.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.17

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