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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290.64, 436.02 and 98.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290.64, 436.02 and 98.28 is: 147.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290.64 : 436.02 = 98.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290.64/436.02 = 98.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290.64x = 436.02 × 98.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290.64x = 42,852.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,852.05/290.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.44

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