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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290.05, 434.77 and 152.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290.05, 434.77 and 152.96 is: 229.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290.05 : 434.77 = 152.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290.05/434.77 = 152.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290.05x = 434.77 × 152.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290.05x = 66,499.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,499.86/290.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.27

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