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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290.73, 435.98 and 85.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290.73, 435.98 and 85.23 is: 127.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290.73 : 435.98 = 85.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290.73/435.98 = 85.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290.73x = 435.98 × 85.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290.73x = 37,158.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,158.58/290.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127.81

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