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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290.27, 435.45 and 116.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290.27, 435.45 and 116.94 is: 175.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290.27 : 435.45 = 116.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290.27/435.45 = 116.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290.27x = 435.45 × 116.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290.27x = 50,921.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,921.52/290.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.43

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