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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290.76, 435.90 and 182.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290.76, 435.90 and 182.40 is: 273.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290.76 : 435.90 = 182.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290.76/435.90 = 182.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290.76x = 435.90 × 182.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290.76x = 79,508.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,508.16/290.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273.45

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