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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290.86, 436.24 and 98.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290.86, 436.24 and 98.49 is: 147.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290.86 : 436.24 = 98.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290.86/436.24 = 98.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290.86x = 436.24 × 98.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290.86x = 42,965.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,965.28/290.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.72

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