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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290.71, 435.93 and 187.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290.71, 435.93 and 187.84 is: 281.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290.71 : 435.93 = 187.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290.71/435.93 = 187.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290.71x = 435.93 × 187.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290.71x = 81,885.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,885.09/290.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281.67

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