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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290.88, 435.30 and 175.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290.88, 435.30 and 175.38 is: 262.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290.88 : 435.30 = 175.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290.88/435.30 = 175.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290.88x = 435.30 × 175.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290.88x = 76,342.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,342.91/290.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.46

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