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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290.20, 435.18 and 153.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290.20, 435.18 and 153.16 is: 229.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290.20 : 435.18 = 153.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290.20/435.18 = 153.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290.20x = 435.18 × 153.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290.20x = 66,652.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,652.17/290.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.68

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