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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290.35, 435.19 and 151.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290.35, 435.19 and 151.39 is: 226.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290.35 : 435.19 = 151.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290.35/435.19 = 151.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290.35x = 435.19 × 151.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290.35x = 65,883.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,883.55/290.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.91

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