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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290.57, 435.91 and 153.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290.57, 435.91 and 153.58 is: 230.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290.57 : 435.91 = 153.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290.57/435.91 = 153.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290.57x = 435.91 × 153.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290.57x = 66,945.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,945.82/290.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.40

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