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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289.43, 434.18 and 181.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289.43, 434.18 and 181.29 is: 271.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289.43 : 434.18 = 181.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289.43/434.18 = 181.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289.43x = 434.18 × 181.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289.43x = 78,712.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,712.49/289.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271.96

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