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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290.71, 436.02 and 98.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290.71, 436.02 and 98.38 is: 147.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290.71 : 436.02 = 98.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290.71/436.02 = 98.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290.71x = 436.02 × 98.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290.71x = 42,895.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,895.65/290.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.55

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