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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290.04, 434.16 and 181.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290.04, 434.16 and 181.32 is: 271.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290.04 : 434.16 = 181.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290.04/434.16 = 181.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290.04x = 434.16 × 181.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290.04x = 78,721.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,721.89/290.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271.42

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