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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290.52, 435.24 and 181.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290.52, 435.24 and 181.92 is: 272.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290.52 : 435.24 = 181.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290.52/435.24 = 181.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290.52x = 435.24 × 181.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290.52x = 79,178.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,178.86/290.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272.54

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