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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290.99, 436.77 and 154.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290.99, 436.77 and 154.07 is: 231.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290.99 : 436.77 = 154.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290.99/436.77 = 154.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290.99x = 436.77 × 154.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290.99x = 67,290.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,290.97/290.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.25

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