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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290.80, 436.27 and 95.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290.80, 436.27 and 95.80 is: 143.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290.80 : 436.27 = 95.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290.80/436.27 = 95.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290.80x = 436.27 × 95.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290.80x = 41,792.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,792.25/290.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.71

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