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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290.83, 436.27 and 74.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290.83, 436.27 and 74.41 is: 111.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290.83 : 436.27 = 74.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290.83/436.27 = 74.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290.83x = 436.27 × 74.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290.83x = 32,462.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,462.85/290.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 111.62

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