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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290.70, 435.96 and 98.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290.70, 435.96 and 98.28 is: 147.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290.70 : 435.96 = 98.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290.70/435.96 = 98.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290.70x = 435.96 × 98.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290.70x = 42,846.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,846.15/290.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.39

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