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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290.12, 435.22 and 116.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290.12, 435.22 and 116.85 is: 175.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290.12 : 435.22 = 116.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290.12/435.22 = 116.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290.12x = 435.22 × 116.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290.12x = 50,855.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,855.16/290.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.29

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