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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290.97, 436.53 and 85.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290.97, 436.53 and 85.56 is: 128.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290.97 : 436.53 = 85.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290.97/436.53 = 85.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290.97x = 436.53 × 85.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290.97x = 37,349.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,349.51/290.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128.36

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