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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290.26, 435.16 and 151.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290.26, 435.16 and 151.37 is: 226.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290.26 : 435.16 = 151.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290.26/435.16 = 151.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290.26x = 435.16 × 151.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290.26x = 65,869.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,869.78/290.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.94

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