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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290.06, 435.08 and 73.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290.06, 435.08 and 73.64 is: 110.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290.06 : 435.08 = 73.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290.06/435.08 = 73.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290.06x = 435.08 × 73.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290.06x = 32,037.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,037.30/290.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110.45

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