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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290.81, 436.13 and 85.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290.81, 436.13 and 85.34 is: 127.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290.81 : 436.13 = 85.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290.81/436.13 = 85.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290.81x = 436.13 × 85.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290.81x = 37,220.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,220.32/290.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127.99

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