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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289.76, 433.58 and 181.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289.76, 433.58 and 181.62 is: 271.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289.76 : 433.58 = 181.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289.76/433.58 = 181.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289.76x = 433.58 × 181.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289.76x = 78,745.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,745.89/289.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271.77

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