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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290.88, 436.50 and 182.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290.88, 436.50 and 182.88 is: 274.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290.88 : 436.50 = 182.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290.88/436.50 = 182.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290.88x = 436.50 × 182.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290.88x = 79,827.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,827.12/290.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274.43

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