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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290.24, 435.50 and 181.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290.24, 435.50 and 181.97 is: 273.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290.24 : 435.50 = 181.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290.24/435.50 = 181.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290.24x = 435.50 × 181.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290.24x = 79,247.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,247.94/290.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273.04

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