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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290.96, 436.16 and 154.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290.96, 436.16 and 154.09 is: 230.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290.96 : 436.16 = 154.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290.96/436.16 = 154.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290.96x = 436.16 × 154.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290.96x = 67,208.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,208.82/290.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.99

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