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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290.57, 435.90 and 183.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290.57, 435.90 and 183.11 is: 274.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290.57 : 435.90 = 183.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290.57/435.90 = 183.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290.57x = 435.90 × 183.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290.57x = 79,817.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,817.65/290.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274.69

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