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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290.86, 436.09 and 175.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290.86, 436.09 and 175.30 is: 262.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290.86 : 436.09 = 175.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290.86/436.09 = 175.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290.86x = 436.09 × 175.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290.86x = 76,447.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,447.34/290.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.83

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