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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290.13, 435.14 and 116.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290.13, 435.14 and 116.75 is: 175.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290.13 : 435.14 = 116.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290.13/435.14 = 116.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290.13x = 435.14 × 116.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290.13x = 50,802.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,802.60/290.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.10

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