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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290.81, 435.57 and 182.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290.81, 435.57 and 182.07 is: 272.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290.81 : 435.57 = 182.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290.81/435.57 = 182.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290.81x = 435.57 × 182.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290.81x = 79,304.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,304.23/290.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272.71

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