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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290.50, 436.03 and 181.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290.50, 436.03 and 181.02 is: 271.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290.50 : 436.03 = 181.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290.50/436.03 = 181.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290.50x = 436.03 × 181.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290.50x = 78,932.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,932.01/290.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271.71

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