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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290.62, 436.08 and 108.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290.62, 436.08 and 108.07 is: 162.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290.62 : 436.08 = 108.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290.62/436.08 = 108.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290.62x = 436.08 × 108.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290.62x = 47,126.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,126.08/290.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.16

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