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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289.19, 432.85 and 152.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289.19, 432.85 and 152.04 is: 227.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289.19 : 432.85 = 152.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289.19/432.85 = 152.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289.19x = 432.85 × 152.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289.19x = 65,810.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,810.51/289.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227.57

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