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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290.59, 436.13 and 153.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290.59, 436.13 and 153.74 is: 230.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290.59 : 436.13 = 153.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290.59/436.13 = 153.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290.59x = 436.13 × 153.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290.59x = 67,050.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,050.63/290.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.74

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