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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290.88, 435.84 and 153.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290.88, 435.84 and 153.78 is: 230.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290.88 : 435.84 = 153.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290.88/435.84 = 153.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290.88x = 435.84 × 153.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290.88x = 67,023.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,023.48/290.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.42

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