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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290.12, 435.17 and 181.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290.12, 435.17 and 181.98 is: 272.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290.12 : 435.17 = 181.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290.12/435.17 = 181.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290.12x = 435.17 × 181.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290.12x = 79,192.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,192.69/290.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272.97

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