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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289.64, 434.75 and 152.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289.64, 434.75 and 152.66 is: 229.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289.64 : 434.75 = 152.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289.64/434.75 = 152.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289.64x = 434.75 × 152.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289.64x = 66,366.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,366.00/289.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.14

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