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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290.99, 435.48 and 181.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290.99, 435.48 and 181.25 is: 271.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290.99 : 435.48 = 181.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290.99/435.48 = 181.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290.99x = 435.48 × 181.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290.99x = 78,929.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,929.53/290.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271.25

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