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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289.70, 434.73 and 181.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289.70, 434.73 and 181.55 is: 272.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289.70 : 434.73 = 181.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289.70/434.73 = 181.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289.70x = 434.73 × 181.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289.70x = 78,925.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,925.23/289.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272.44

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