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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290.70, 435.77 and 98.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290.70, 435.77 and 98.19 is: 147.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290.70 : 435.77 = 98.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290.70/435.77 = 98.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290.70x = 435.77 × 98.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290.70x = 42,788.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,788.26/290.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.19

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