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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290.84, 435.65 and 182.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290.84, 435.65 and 182.10 is: 272.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290.84 : 435.65 = 182.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290.84/435.65 = 182.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290.84x = 435.65 × 182.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290.84x = 79,331.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,331.67/290.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272.77

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