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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290.99, 436.51 and 85.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290.99, 436.51 and 85.56 is: 128.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290.99 : 436.51 = 85.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290.99/436.51 = 85.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290.99x = 436.51 × 85.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290.99x = 37,349.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,349.47/290.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128.35

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