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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290.82, 436.26 and 85.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290.82, 436.26 and 85.44 is: 128.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290.82 : 436.26 = 85.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290.82/436.26 = 85.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290.82x = 436.26 × 85.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290.82x = 37,274.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,274.05/290.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128.17

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