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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290.04, 434.99 and 114.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290.04, 434.99 and 114.33 is: 171.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290.04 : 434.99 = 114.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290.04/434.99 = 114.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290.04x = 434.99 × 114.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290.04x = 49,731.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,731.84/290.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.47

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