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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290.73, 436.01 and 85.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290.73, 436.01 and 85.25 is: 127.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290.73 : 436.01 = 85.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290.73/436.01 = 85.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290.73x = 436.01 × 85.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290.73x = 37,167.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,167.25/290.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127.84

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