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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289.28, 433.77 and 151.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289.28, 433.77 and 151.99 is: 227.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289.28 : 433.77 = 151.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289.28/433.77 = 151.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289.28x = 433.77 × 151.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289.28x = 65,928.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,928.70/289.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227.91

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