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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290.77, 436.97 and 153.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290.77, 436.97 and 153.92 is: 231.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290.77 : 436.97 = 153.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290.77/436.97 = 153.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290.77x = 436.97 × 153.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290.77x = 67,259.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,259.90/290.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.32

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