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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289.63, 434.96 and 152.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289.63, 434.96 and 152.94 is: 229.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289.63 : 434.96 = 152.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289.63/434.96 = 152.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289.63x = 434.96 × 152.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289.63x = 66,522.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,522.78/289.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.68

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