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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290.08, 435.00 and 116.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290.08, 435.00 and 116.68 is: 174.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290.08 : 435.00 = 116.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290.08/435.00 = 116.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290.08x = 435.00 × 116.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290.08x = 50,757.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,757.94/290.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.98

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