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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290.80, 436.02 and 95.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290.80, 436.02 and 95.76 is: 143.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290.80 : 436.02 = 95.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290.80/436.02 = 95.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290.80x = 436.02 × 95.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290.80x = 41,753.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,753.28/290.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.58

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