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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290.48, 435.68 and 188.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290.48, 435.68 and 188.40 is: 282.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290.48 : 435.68 = 188.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290.48/435.68 = 188.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290.48x = 435.68 × 188.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290.48x = 82,082.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,082.11/290.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282.57

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