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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290.81, 436.30 and 98.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290.81, 436.30 and 98.44 is: 147.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290.81 : 436.30 = 98.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290.81/436.30 = 98.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290.81x = 436.30 × 98.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290.81x = 42,948.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,948.04/290.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.68

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