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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290.28, 435.50 and 84.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290.28, 435.50 and 84.89 is: 127.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290.28 : 435.50 = 84.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290.28/435.50 = 84.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290.28x = 435.50 × 84.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290.28x = 36,966.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,966.99/290.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127.35

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