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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290.26, 435.50 and 153.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290.26, 435.50 and 153.31 is: 230.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290.26 : 435.50 = 153.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290.26/435.50 = 153.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290.26x = 435.50 × 153.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290.26x = 66,765.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,765.74/290.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.02

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