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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290.92, 436.40 and 108.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290.92, 436.40 and 108.40 is: 162.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290.92 : 436.40 = 108.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290.92/436.40 = 108.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290.92x = 436.40 × 108.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290.92x = 47,305.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,305.76/290.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.61

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