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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290.89, 436.39 and 95.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290.89, 436.39 and 95.85 is: 143.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290.89 : 436.39 = 95.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290.89/436.39 = 95.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290.89x = 436.39 × 95.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290.89x = 41,827.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,827.74/290.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.79

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