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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290.98, 436.50 and 85.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290.98, 436.50 and 85.57 is: 128.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290.98 : 436.50 = 85.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290.98/436.50 = 85.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290.98x = 436.50 × 85.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290.98x = 37,351.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,351.31/290.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128.36

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