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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290.76, 435.87 and 98.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290.76, 435.87 and 98.34 is: 147.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290.76 : 435.87 = 98.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290.76/435.87 = 98.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290.76x = 435.87 × 98.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290.76x = 42,863.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,863.46/290.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.42

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