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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290.75, 436.21 and 108.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290.75, 436.21 and 108.20 is: 162.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290.75 : 436.21 = 108.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290.75/436.21 = 108.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290.75x = 436.21 × 108.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290.75x = 47,198.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,198.74/290.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.33

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