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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290.33, 435.52 and 73.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290.33, 435.52 and 73.91 is: 110.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290.33 : 435.52 = 73.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290.33/435.52 = 73.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290.33x = 435.52 × 73.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290.33x = 32,187.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,187.11/290.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110.86

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