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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290.45, 435.72 and 182.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290.45, 435.72 and 182.99 is: 274.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290.45 : 435.72 = 182.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290.45/435.72 = 182.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290.45x = 435.72 × 182.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290.45x = 79,730.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,730.22/290.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274.51

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