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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289.52, 433.98 and 181.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289.52, 433.98 and 181.38 is: 271.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289.52 : 433.98 = 181.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289.52/433.98 = 181.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289.52x = 433.98 × 181.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289.52x = 78,715.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,715.29/289.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271.89

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