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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290.45, 435.89 and 114.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290.45, 435.89 and 114.78 is: 172.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290.45 : 435.89 = 114.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290.45/435.89 = 114.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290.45x = 435.89 × 114.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290.45x = 50,030.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,030.88/290.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.25

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