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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290.99, 435.91 and 175.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290.99, 435.91 and 175.09 is: 262.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290.99 : 435.91 = 175.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290.99/435.91 = 175.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290.99x = 435.91 × 175.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290.99x = 76,321.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,321.38/290.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.28

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