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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291.05, 436.27 and 153.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291.05, 436.27 and 153.96 is: 230.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291.05 : 436.27 = 153.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291.05/436.27 = 153.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291.05x = 436.27 × 153.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291.05x = 67,165.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,165.18/291.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.77

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