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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290.03, 435.11 and 153.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290.03, 435.11 and 153.04 is: 229.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290.03 : 435.11 = 153.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290.03/435.11 = 153.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290.03x = 435.11 × 153.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290.03x = 66,589.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,589.23/290.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.59

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