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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290.77, 436.17 and 74.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290.77, 436.17 and 74.34 is: 111.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290.77 : 436.17 = 74.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290.77/436.17 = 74.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290.77x = 436.17 × 74.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290.77x = 32,426.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,426.79/290.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 111.52

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