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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290.80, 436.15 and 95.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290.80, 436.15 and 95.81 is: 143.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290.80 : 436.15 = 95.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290.80/436.15 = 95.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290.80x = 436.15 × 95.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290.80x = 41,789.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,789.05/290.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.70

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