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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290.49, 435.99 and 153.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290.49, 435.99 and 153.57 is: 230.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290.49 : 435.99 = 153.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290.49/435.99 = 153.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290.49x = 435.99 × 153.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290.49x = 66,954.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,954.98/290.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.49

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