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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289.77, 434.34 and 181.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289.77, 434.34 and 181.59 is: 272.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289.77 : 434.34 = 181.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289.77/434.34 = 181.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289.77x = 434.34 × 181.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289.77x = 78,871.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,871.80/289.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272.19

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