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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290.73, 436.14 and 98.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290.73, 436.14 and 98.31 is: 147.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290.73 : 436.14 = 98.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290.73/436.14 = 98.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290.73x = 436.14 × 98.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290.73x = 42,876.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,876.92/290.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.48

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