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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290.96, 436.68 and 120.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290.96, 436.68 and 120.08 is: 180.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290.96 : 436.68 = 120.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290.96/436.68 = 120.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290.96x = 436.68 × 120.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290.96x = 52,436.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,436.53/290.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.22

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