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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290.92, 435.56 and 187.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290.92, 435.56 and 187.96 is: 281.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290.92 : 435.56 = 187.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290.92/435.56 = 187.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290.92x = 435.56 × 187.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290.92x = 81,867.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,867.86/290.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281.41

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