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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289.25, 434.13 and 152.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289.25, 434.13 and 152.39 is: 228.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289.25 : 434.13 = 152.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289.25/434.13 = 152.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289.25x = 434.13 × 152.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289.25x = 66,154.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,154.90/289.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.72

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