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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290.14, 435.21 and 84.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290.14, 435.21 and 84.70 is: 127.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290.14 : 435.21 = 84.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290.14/435.21 = 84.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290.14x = 435.21 × 84.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290.14x = 36,861.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,861.86/290.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127.05

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