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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290.77, 436.08 and 108.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290.77, 436.08 and 108.11 is: 162.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290.77 : 436.08 = 108.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290.77/436.08 = 108.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290.77x = 436.08 × 108.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290.77x = 47,144.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,144.61/290.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.14

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