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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291.03, 436.83 and 154

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291.03, 436.83 and 154 is: 231.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291.03 : 436.83 = 154 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291.03/436.83 = 154/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291.03x = 436.83 × 154
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291.03x = 67,271.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,271.82/291.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.15

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