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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290.97, 436.31 and 105.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290.97, 436.31 and 105.86 is: 158.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290.97 : 436.31 = 105.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290.97/436.31 = 105.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290.97x = 436.31 × 105.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290.97x = 46,188.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,188.34/290.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.74

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