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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290.12, 435.33 and 153.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290.12, 435.33 and 153.18 is: 229.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290.12 : 435.33 = 153.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290.12/435.33 = 153.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290.12x = 435.33 × 153.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290.12x = 66,683.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,683.85/290.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.85

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