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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290.82, 435.96 and 98.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290.82, 435.96 and 98.31 is: 147.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290.82 : 435.96 = 98.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290.82/435.96 = 98.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290.82x = 435.96 × 98.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290.82x = 42,859.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,859.23/290.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.37

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