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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289.26, 433.07 and 151.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289.26, 433.07 and 151.65 is: 227.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289.26 : 433.07 = 151.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289.26/433.07 = 151.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289.26x = 433.07 × 151.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289.26x = 65,674.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,674.31/289.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227.04

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