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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290.49, 435.81 and 85.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290.49, 435.81 and 85.08 is: 127.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290.49 : 435.81 = 85.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290.49/435.81 = 85.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290.49x = 435.81 × 85.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290.49x = 37,078.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,078.71/290.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127.64

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