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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290.32, 435.60 and 119.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290.32, 435.60 and 119.44 is: 179.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290.32 : 435.60 = 119.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290.32/435.60 = 119.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290.32x = 435.60 × 119.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290.32x = 52,025.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,025.29/290.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.20

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