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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290.14, 435.30 and 116.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290.14, 435.30 and 116.84 is: 175.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290.14 : 435.30 = 116.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290.14/435.30 = 116.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290.14x = 435.30 × 116.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290.14x = 50,860.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,860.45/290.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.30

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