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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290.14, 435.14 and 116.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290.14, 435.14 and 116.85 is: 175.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290.14 : 435.14 = 116.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290.14/435.14 = 116.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290.14x = 435.14 × 116.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290.14x = 50,846.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,846.11/290.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.25

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