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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289.06, 433.56 and 181.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289.06, 433.56 and 181.60 is: 272.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289.06 : 433.56 = 181.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289.06/433.56 = 181.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289.06x = 433.56 × 181.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289.06x = 78,734.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,734.50/289.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272.38

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