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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290.04, 434.90 and 152.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290.04, 434.90 and 152.74 is: 229.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290.04 : 434.90 = 152.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290.04/434.90 = 152.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290.04x = 434.90 × 152.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290.04x = 66,426.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,426.63/290.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.03

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