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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289.95, 434.45 and 181.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289.95, 434.45 and 181.52 is: 271.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289.95 : 434.45 = 181.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289.95/434.45 = 181.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289.95x = 434.45 × 181.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289.95x = 78,858.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,858.28/289.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271.97

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