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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290.03, 434.18 and 187.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290.03, 434.18 and 187.01 is: 279.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290.03 : 434.18 = 187.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290.03/434.18 = 187.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290.03x = 434.18 × 187.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290.03x = 81,192.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,192.90/290.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279.95

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