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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290.70, 436.17 and 187.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290.70, 436.17 and 187.92 is: 281.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290.70 : 436.17 = 187.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290.70/436.17 = 187.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290.70x = 436.17 × 187.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290.70x = 81,965.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,965.07/290.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281.96

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