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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290.95, 436.44 and 188.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290.95, 436.44 and 188.31 is: 282.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290.95 : 436.44 = 188.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290.95/436.44 = 188.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290.95x = 436.44 × 188.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290.95x = 82,186.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,186.02/290.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282.47

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