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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290.91, 436.38 and 98.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290.91, 436.38 and 98.52 is: 147.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290.91 : 436.38 = 98.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290.91/436.38 = 98.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290.91x = 436.38 × 98.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290.91x = 42,992.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,992.16/290.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.79

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