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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289.96, 435 and 152.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289.96, 435 and 152.93 is: 229.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289.96 : 435 = 152.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289.96/435 = 152.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289.96x = 435 × 152.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289.96x = 66,524.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,524.55/289.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.43

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