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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290.53, 435.86 and 95.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290.53, 435.86 and 95.54 is: 143.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290.53 : 435.86 = 95.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290.53/435.86 = 95.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290.53x = 435.86 × 95.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290.53x = 41,641.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,641.59/290.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.33

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