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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290.70, 436.23 and 182.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290.70, 436.23 and 182.58 is: 273.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290.70 : 436.23 = 182.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290.70/436.23 = 182.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290.70x = 436.23 × 182.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290.70x = 79,646.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,646.87/290.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273.98

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