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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290.83, 436.38 and 153.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290.83, 436.38 and 153.94 is: 230.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290.83 : 436.38 = 153.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290.83/436.38 = 153.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290.83x = 436.38 × 153.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290.83x = 67,176.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,176.34/290.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.98

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