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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290.39, 435.58 and 187.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290.39, 435.58 and 187.92 is: 281.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290.39 : 435.58 = 187.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290.39/435.58 = 187.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290.39x = 435.58 × 187.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290.39x = 81,853.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,853.72/290.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281.88

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