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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290.53, 435.66 and 98.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290.53, 435.66 and 98.11 is: 147.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290.53 : 435.66 = 98.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290.53/435.66 = 98.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290.53x = 435.66 × 98.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290.53x = 42,742.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,742.60/290.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.12

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