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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291.24, 436.25 and 181.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291.24, 436.25 and 181.19 is: 271.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291.24 : 436.25 = 181.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291.24/436.25 = 181.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291.24x = 436.25 × 181.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291.24x = 79,041.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,041.05/291.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271.39

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