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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290.78, 436.16 and 74.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290.78, 436.16 and 74.36 is: 111.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290.78 : 436.16 = 74.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290.78/436.16 = 74.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290.78x = 436.16 × 74.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290.78x = 32,432.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,432.86/290.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 111.54

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