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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290.90, 437.16 and 154.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290.90, 437.16 and 154.11 is: 231.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290.90 : 437.16 = 154.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290.90/437.16 = 154.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290.90x = 437.16 × 154.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290.90x = 67,372.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,372.94/290.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.60

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