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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290.98, 436.67 and 181.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290.98, 436.67 and 181.43 is: 272.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290.98 : 436.67 = 181.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290.98/436.67 = 181.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290.98x = 436.67 × 181.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290.98x = 79,225.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,225.04/290.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272.27

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