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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290.62, 436.00 and 108.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290.62, 436.00 and 108.03 is: 162.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290.62 : 436.00 = 108.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290.62/436.00 = 108.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290.62x = 436.00 × 108.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290.62x = 47,101.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,101.35/290.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.07

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