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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290.76, 436.12 and 108.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290.76, 436.12 and 108.08 is: 162.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290.76 : 436.12 = 108.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290.76/436.12 = 108.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290.76x = 436.12 × 108.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290.76x = 47,133.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,133.40/290.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.10

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