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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290.68, 436.02 and 74.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290.68, 436.02 and 74.25 is: 111.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290.68 : 436.02 = 74.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290.68/436.02 = 74.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290.68x = 436.02 × 74.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290.68x = 32,374.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,374.49/290.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 111.38

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