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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290.06, 434.94 and 152.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290.06, 434.94 and 152.76 is: 229.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290.06 : 434.94 = 152.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290.06/434.94 = 152.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290.06x = 434.94 × 152.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290.06x = 66,441.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,441.43/290.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.06

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