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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290.26, 435.34 and 116.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290.26, 435.34 and 116.92 is: 175.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290.26 : 435.34 = 116.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290.26/435.34 = 116.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290.26x = 435.34 × 116.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290.26x = 50,899.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,899.95/290.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.36

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