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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290.64, 435.97 and 74.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290.64, 435.97 and 74.22 is: 111.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290.64 : 435.97 = 74.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290.64/435.97 = 74.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290.64x = 435.97 × 74.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290.64x = 32,356.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,356.96/290.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 111.33

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