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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289.89, 434.97 and 181.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289.89, 434.97 and 181.76 is: 272.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289.89 : 434.97 = 181.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289.89/434.97 = 181.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289.89x = 434.97 × 181.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289.89x = 79,057.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,057.97/289.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272.72

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