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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290.55, 435.86 and 98.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290.55, 435.86 and 98.13 is: 147.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290.55 : 435.86 = 98.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290.55/435.86 = 98.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290.55x = 435.86 × 98.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290.55x = 42,769.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,769.01/290.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.20

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