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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290.26, 435.44 and 119.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290.26, 435.44 and 119.26 is: 178.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290.26 : 435.44 = 119.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290.26/435.44 = 119.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290.26x = 435.44 × 119.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290.26x = 51,930.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,930.57/290.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178.91

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