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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290.38, 435.57 and 114.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290.38, 435.57 and 114.67 is: 172.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290.38 : 435.57 = 114.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290.38/435.57 = 114.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290.38x = 435.57 × 114.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290.38x = 49,946.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,946.81/290.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.01

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