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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290.44, 435.65 and 85.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290.44, 435.65 and 85.01 is: 127.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290.44 : 435.65 = 85.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290.44/435.65 = 85.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290.44x = 435.65 × 85.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290.44x = 37,035.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,035.59/290.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127.51

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