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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290.83, 436.12 and 115.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290.83, 436.12 and 115.11 is: 172.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290.83 : 436.12 = 115.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290.83/436.12 = 115.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290.83x = 436.12 × 115.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290.83x = 50,201.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,201.77/290.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.62

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