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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290.08, 434.40 and 181.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290.08, 434.40 and 181.54 is: 271.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290.08 : 434.40 = 181.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290.08/434.40 = 181.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290.08x = 434.40 × 181.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290.08x = 78,860.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,860.98/290.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271.86

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