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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290.43, 434.86 and 153.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290.43, 434.86 and 153.19 is: 229.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290.43 : 434.86 = 153.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290.43/434.86 = 153.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290.43x = 434.86 × 153.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290.43x = 66,614.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,614.73/290.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.37

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