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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290.82, 436.08 and 182.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290.82, 436.08 and 182.50 is: 273.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290.82 : 436.08 = 182.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290.82/436.08 = 182.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290.82x = 436.08 × 182.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290.82x = 79,584.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,584.60/290.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273.66

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