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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290.03, 435.08 and 84.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290.03, 435.08 and 84.60 is: 126.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290.03 : 435.08 = 84.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290.03/435.08 = 84.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290.03x = 435.08 × 84.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290.03x = 36,806.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,806.35/290.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 126.90

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