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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290.94, 436.20 and 124.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290.94, 436.20 and 124.08 is: 186.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290.94 : 436.20 = 124.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290.94/436.20 = 124.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290.94x = 436.20 × 124.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290.94x = 54,123.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,123.70/290.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.03

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