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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290.89, 436.33 and 182.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290.89, 436.33 and 182.75 is: 274.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290.89 : 436.33 = 182.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290.89/436.33 = 182.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290.89x = 436.33 × 182.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290.89x = 79,739.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,739.31/290.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274.13

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