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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290.95, 435.49 and 153.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290.95, 435.49 and 153.80 is: 230.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290.95 : 435.49 = 153.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290.95/435.49 = 153.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290.95x = 435.49 × 153.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290.95x = 66,978.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,978.36/290.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.21

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