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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290.66, 435.11 and 187.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290.66, 435.11 and 187.58 is: 280.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290.66 : 435.11 = 187.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290.66/435.11 = 187.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290.66x = 435.11 × 187.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290.66x = 81,618.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,618.08/290.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.81

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