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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290.04, 435.12 and 84.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290.04, 435.12 and 84.62 is: 126.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290.04 : 435.12 = 84.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290.04/435.12 = 84.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290.04x = 435.12 × 84.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290.04x = 36,817.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,817.26/290.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 126.94

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