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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290.70, 436.05 and 98.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290.70, 436.05 and 98.34 is: 147.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290.70 : 436.05 = 98.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290.70/436.05 = 98.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290.70x = 436.05 × 98.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290.70x = 42,881.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,881.16/290.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.51

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