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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290.75, 436.01 and 95.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290.75, 436.01 and 95.74 is: 143.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290.75 : 436.01 = 95.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290.75/436.01 = 95.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290.75x = 436.01 × 95.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290.75x = 41,742.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,742.03/290.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.57

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