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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289.99, 435.22 and 153.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289.99, 435.22 and 153.12 is: 229.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289.99 : 435.22 = 153.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289.99/435.22 = 153.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289.99x = 435.22 × 153.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289.99x = 66,640.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,640.89/289.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.80

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