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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290.93, 436.38 and 74.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290.93, 436.38 and 74.50 is: 111.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290.93 : 436.38 = 74.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290.93/436.38 = 74.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290.93x = 436.38 × 74.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290.93x = 32,510.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,510.31/290.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 111.75

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