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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290.19, 435.01 and 181.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290.19, 435.01 and 181.73 is: 272.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290.19 : 435.01 = 181.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290.19/435.01 = 181.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290.19x = 435.01 × 181.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290.19x = 79,054.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,054.37/290.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272.42

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