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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290.84, 436.16 and 186.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290.84, 436.16 and 186.66 is: 279.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290.84 : 436.16 = 186.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290.84/436.16 = 186.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290.84x = 436.16 × 186.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290.84x = 81,414.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,414.09/290.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279.93

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