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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290.41, 435.13 and 187.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290.41, 435.13 and 187.93 is: 281.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290.41 : 435.13 = 187.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290.41/435.13 = 187.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290.41x = 435.13 × 187.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290.41x = 81,773.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,773.98/290.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281.58

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