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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290.63, 435.94 and 74.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290.63, 435.94 and 74.21 is: 111.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290.63 : 435.94 = 74.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290.63/435.94 = 74.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290.63x = 435.94 × 74.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290.63x = 32,348.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,348.74/290.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 111.31

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