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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289.01, 432.59 and 151.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289.01, 432.59 and 151.87 is: 227.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289.01 : 432.59 = 151.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289.01/432.59 = 151.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289.01x = 432.59 × 151.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289.01x = 65,697.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,697.44/289.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227.32

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