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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291.03, 436.49 and 153.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291.03, 436.49 and 153.93 is: 230.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291.03 : 436.49 = 153.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291.03/436.49 = 153.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291.03x = 436.49 × 153.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291.03x = 67,190.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,190.35/291.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.87

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