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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289.59, 434.63 and 152.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289.59, 434.63 and 152.74 is: 229.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289.59 : 434.63 = 152.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289.59/434.63 = 152.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289.59x = 434.63 × 152.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289.59x = 66,383.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,383.87/289.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.23

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