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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290.40, 435.72 and 182.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290.40, 435.72 and 182.16 is: 273.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290.40 : 435.72 = 182.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290.40/435.72 = 182.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290.40x = 435.72 × 182.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290.40x = 79,370.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,370.76/290.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273.32

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