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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290.57, 435.89 and 95.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290.57, 435.89 and 95.60 is: 143.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290.57 : 435.89 = 95.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290.57/435.89 = 95.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290.57x = 435.89 × 95.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290.57x = 41,671.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,671.08/290.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.41

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