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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290.54, 435.76 and 95.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290.54, 435.76 and 95.54 is: 143.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290.54 : 435.76 = 95.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290.54/435.76 = 95.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290.54x = 435.76 × 95.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290.54x = 41,632.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,632.51/290.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.29

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