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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290.56, 436.04 and 187.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290.56, 436.04 and 187.80 is: 281.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290.56 : 436.04 = 187.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290.56/436.04 = 187.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290.56x = 436.04 × 187.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290.56x = 81,888.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,888.31/290.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281.83

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