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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290.67, 435.95 and 79.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290.67, 435.95 and 79.61 is: 119.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290.67 : 435.95 = 79.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290.67/435.95 = 79.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290.67x = 435.95 × 79.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290.67x = 34,703.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,703.40/290.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 119.39

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