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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289.85, 434.75 and 152.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289.85, 434.75 and 152.87 is: 229.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289.85 : 434.75 = 152.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289.85/434.75 = 152.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289.85x = 434.75 × 152.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289.85x = 66,457.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,457.29/289.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.29

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