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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290.84, 435.96 and 182.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290.84, 435.96 and 182.38 is: 273.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290.84 : 435.96 = 182.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290.84/435.96 = 182.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290.84x = 435.96 × 182.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290.84x = 79,510.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,510.38/290.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273.38

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