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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290.03, 435.23 and 119.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290.03, 435.23 and 119.03 is: 178.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290.03 : 435.23 = 119.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290.03/435.23 = 119.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290.03x = 435.23 × 119.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290.03x = 51,805.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,805.43/290.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178.62

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