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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290.30, 435.51 and 116.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290.30, 435.51 and 116.99 is: 175.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290.30 : 435.51 = 116.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290.30/435.51 = 116.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290.30x = 435.51 × 116.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290.30x = 50,948.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,948.14/290.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.50

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