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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290.31, 435.71 and 187.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290.31, 435.71 and 187.27 is: 281.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290.31 : 435.71 = 187.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290.31/435.71 = 187.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290.31x = 435.71 × 187.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290.31x = 81,595.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,595.41/290.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281.06

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