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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290.93, 435.99 and 153.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290.93, 435.99 and 153.92 is: 230.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290.93 : 435.99 = 153.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290.93/435.99 = 153.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290.93x = 435.99 × 153.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290.93x = 67,107.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,107.58/290.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.67

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