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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290.35, 435.49 and 73.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290.35, 435.49 and 73.91 is: 110.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290.35 : 435.49 = 73.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290.35/435.49 = 73.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290.35x = 435.49 × 73.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290.35x = 32,184.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,184.52/290.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110.85

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