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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290.16, 434.97 and 153.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290.16, 434.97 and 153.09 is: 229.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290.16 : 434.97 = 153.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290.16/434.97 = 153.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290.16x = 434.97 × 153.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290.16x = 66,589.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,589.56/290.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.49

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