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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290.72, 436.16 and 85.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290.72, 436.16 and 85.30 is: 127.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290.72 : 436.16 = 85.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290.72/436.16 = 85.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290.72x = 436.16 × 85.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290.72x = 37,203.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,203.57/290.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127.97

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