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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290.14, 435.50 and 153.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290.14, 435.50 and 153.16 is: 229.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290.14 : 435.50 = 153.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290.14/435.50 = 153.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290.14x = 435.50 × 153.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290.14x = 66,698.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,698.24/290.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.89

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