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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289.62, 434.70 and 152.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289.62, 434.70 and 152.78 is: 229.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289.62 : 434.70 = 152.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289.62/434.70 = 152.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289.62x = 434.70 × 152.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289.62x = 66,411.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,411.29/289.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.30

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