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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290.69, 436.01 and 74.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290.69, 436.01 and 74.25 is: 111.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290.69 : 436.01 = 74.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290.69/436.01 = 74.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290.69x = 436.01 × 74.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290.69x = 32,373.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,373.37/290.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 111.37

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