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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290.76, 435.78 and 153.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290.76, 435.78 and 153.88 is: 230.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290.76 : 435.78 = 153.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290.76/435.78 = 153.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290.76x = 435.78 × 153.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290.76x = 67,057.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,057.83/290.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.63

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