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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290.82, 435.42 and 182.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290.82, 435.42 and 182.82 is: 273.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290.82 : 435.42 = 182.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290.82/435.42 = 182.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290.82x = 435.42 × 182.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290.82x = 79,603.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,603.48/290.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273.72

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