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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290.44, 435.39 and 116.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290.44, 435.39 and 116.92 is: 175.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290.44 : 435.39 = 116.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290.44/435.39 = 116.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290.44x = 435.39 × 116.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290.44x = 50,905.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,905.80/290.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.27

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