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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290.09, 435.21 and 84.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290.09, 435.21 and 84.66 is: 127.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290.09 : 435.21 = 84.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290.09/435.21 = 84.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290.09x = 435.21 × 84.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290.09x = 36,846.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,846.19/290.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127.02

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