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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289.93, 434.49 and 152.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289.93, 434.49 and 152.92 is: 229.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289.93 : 434.49 = 152.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289.93/434.49 = 152.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289.93x = 434.49 × 152.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289.93x = 66,442.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,442.21/289.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.17

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