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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289.66, 434.59 and 181.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289.66, 434.59 and 181.32 is: 272.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289.66 : 434.59 = 181.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289.66/434.59 = 181.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289.66x = 434.59 × 181.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289.66x = 78,799.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,799.86/289.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272.04

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