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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289.80, 434.84 and 181.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289.80, 434.84 and 181.68 is: 272.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289.80 : 434.84 = 181.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289.80/434.84 = 181.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289.80x = 434.84 × 181.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289.80x = 79,001.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,001.73/289.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272.61

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