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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290.65, 435.92 and 107.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290.65, 435.92 and 107.95 is: 161.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290.65 : 435.92 = 107.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290.65/435.92 = 107.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290.65x = 435.92 × 107.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290.65x = 47,055.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,055.37/290.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161.90

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