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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289.58, 434.55 and 152.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289.58, 434.55 and 152.72 is: 229.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289.58 : 434.55 = 152.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289.58/434.55 = 152.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289.58x = 434.55 × 152.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289.58x = 66,364.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,364.48/289.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.17

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