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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291.90, 402.87 and 181.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291.90, 402.87 and 181.44 is: 250.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291.90 : 402.87 = 181.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291.90/402.87 = 181.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291.90x = 402.87 × 181.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291.90x = 73,097.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,097.41/291.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.42

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