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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290.79, 436.59 and 183.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290.79, 436.59 and 183.06 is: 274.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290.79 : 436.59 = 183.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290.79/436.59 = 183.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290.79x = 436.59 × 183.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290.79x = 79,922.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,922.17/290.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274.84

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