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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290.64, 435.93 and 98.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290.64, 435.93 and 98.25 is: 147.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290.64 : 435.93 = 98.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290.64/435.93 = 98.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290.64x = 435.93 × 98.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290.64x = 42,830.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,830.12/290.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.36

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