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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290.26, 434.58 and 187.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290.26, 434.58 and 187.66 is: 280.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290.26 : 434.58 = 187.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290.26/434.58 = 187.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290.26x = 434.58 × 187.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290.26x = 81,553.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,553.28/290.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.97

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