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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289.93, 435.11 and 181.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289.93, 435.11 and 181.79 is: 272.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289.93 : 435.11 = 181.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289.93/435.11 = 181.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289.93x = 435.11 × 181.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289.93x = 79,098.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,098.65/289.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272.82

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