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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290.95, 436.50 and 153.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290.95, 436.50 and 153.96 is: 230.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290.95 : 436.50 = 153.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290.95/436.50 = 153.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290.95x = 436.50 × 153.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290.95x = 67,203.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,203.54/290.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.98

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