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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290.28, 435.49 and 84.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290.28, 435.49 and 84.86 is: 127.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290.28 : 435.49 = 84.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290.28/435.49 = 84.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290.28x = 435.49 × 84.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290.28x = 36,953.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,953.29/290.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127.30

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