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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290.76, 436.09 and 108.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290.76, 436.09 and 108.11 is: 162.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290.76 : 436.09 = 108.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290.76/436.09 = 108.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290.76x = 436.09 × 108.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290.76x = 47,145.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,145.69/290.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.15

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