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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291.06, 436.56 and 183.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291.06, 436.56 and 183.60 is: 275.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291.06 : 436.56 = 183.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291.06/436.56 = 183.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291.06x = 436.56 × 183.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291.06x = 80,152.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,152.42/291.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.38

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