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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290.51, 435.78 and 105.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290.51, 435.78 and 105.43 is: 158.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290.51 : 435.78 = 105.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290.51/435.78 = 105.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290.51x = 435.78 × 105.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290.51x = 45,944.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,944.29/290.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.15

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