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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290.08, 434.82 and 181.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290.08, 434.82 and 181.94 is: 272.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290.08 : 434.82 = 181.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290.08/434.82 = 181.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290.08x = 434.82 × 181.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290.08x = 79,112.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,112.92/290.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272.73

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