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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290.33, 435.36 and 116.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290.33, 435.36 and 116.93 is: 175.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290.33 : 435.36 = 116.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290.33/435.36 = 116.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290.33x = 435.36 × 116.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290.33x = 50,906.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,906.64/290.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.34

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