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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290.66, 435.95 and 74.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290.66, 435.95 and 74.23 is: 111.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290.66 : 435.95 = 74.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290.66/435.95 = 74.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290.66x = 435.95 × 74.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290.66x = 32,360.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,360.57/290.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 111.33

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