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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290.09, 435.14 and 73.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290.09, 435.14 and 73.67 is: 110.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290.09 : 435.14 = 73.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290.09/435.14 = 73.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290.09x = 435.14 × 73.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290.09x = 32,054.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,054.22/290.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110.50

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