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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290.97, 436.15 and 105.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290.97, 436.15 and 105.75 is: 158.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290.97 : 436.15 = 105.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290.97/436.15 = 105.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290.97x = 436.15 × 105.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290.97x = 46,122.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,122.86/290.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.51

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