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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290.36, 435.53 and 73.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290.36, 435.53 and 73.93 is: 110.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290.36 : 435.53 = 73.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290.36/435.53 = 73.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290.36x = 435.53 × 73.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290.36x = 32,198.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,198.73/290.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110.89

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