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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290.08, 434.24 and 187.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290.08, 434.24 and 187.16 is: 280.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290.08 : 434.24 = 187.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290.08/434.24 = 187.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290.08x = 434.24 × 187.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290.08x = 81,269.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,269.95/290.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.17

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