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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290.62, 435.93 and 188.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290.62, 435.93 and 188.16 is: 282.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290.62 : 435.93 = 188.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290.62/435.93 = 188.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290.62x = 435.93 × 188.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290.62x = 82,024.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,024.59/290.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282.24

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