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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290.27, 435.33 and 84.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290.27, 435.33 and 84.87 is: 127.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290.27 : 435.33 = 84.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290.27/435.33 = 84.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290.27x = 435.33 × 84.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290.27x = 36,946.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,946.46/290.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127.28

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