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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290.89, 435.76 and 153.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290.89, 435.76 and 153.60 is: 230.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290.89 : 435.76 = 153.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290.89/435.76 = 153.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290.89x = 435.76 × 153.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290.89x = 66,932.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,932.74/290.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.10

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