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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290.83, 435.36 and 187.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290.83, 435.36 and 187.91 is: 281.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290.83 : 435.36 = 187.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290.83/435.36 = 187.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290.83x = 435.36 × 187.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290.83x = 81,806.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,806.32/290.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281.29

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