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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290.70, 435.19 and 187.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290.70, 435.19 and 187.68 is: 280.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290.70 : 435.19 = 187.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290.70/435.19 = 187.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290.70x = 435.19 × 187.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290.70x = 81,673.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,673.34/290.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.96

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