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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290.77, 436.07 and 105.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290.77, 436.07 and 105.65 is: 158.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290.77 : 436.07 = 105.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290.77/436.07 = 105.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290.77x = 436.07 × 105.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290.77x = 46,068.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,068.62/290.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.44

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