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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290.83, 436.33 and 85.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290.83, 436.33 and 85.42 is: 128.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290.83 : 436.33 = 85.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290.83/436.33 = 85.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290.83x = 436.33 × 85.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290.83x = 37,271.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,271.31/290.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128.15

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