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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289.40, 434.14 and 181.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289.40, 434.14 and 181.10 is: 271.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289.40 : 434.14 = 181.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289.40/434.14 = 181.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289.40x = 434.14 × 181.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289.40x = 78,622.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,622.75/289.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271.68

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