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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290.51, 435.77 and 74.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290.51, 435.77 and 74.09 is: 111.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290.51 : 435.77 = 74.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290.51/435.77 = 74.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290.51x = 435.77 × 74.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290.51x = 32,283.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,283.65/290.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 111.13

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