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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290.46, 436.08 and 186.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290.46, 436.08 and 186.06 is: 279.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290.46 : 436.08 = 186.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290.46/436.08 = 186.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290.46x = 436.08 × 186.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290.46x = 81,137.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,137.04/290.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279.34

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