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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290.06, 435.12 and 153.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290.06, 435.12 and 153.08 is: 229.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290.06 : 435.12 = 153.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290.06/435.12 = 153.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290.06x = 435.12 × 153.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290.06x = 66,608.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,608.17/290.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.64

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