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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291.12, 435.94 and 154.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291.12, 435.94 and 154.20 is: 230.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291.12 : 435.94 = 154.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291.12/435.94 = 154.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291.12x = 435.94 × 154.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291.12x = 67,221.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,221.95/291.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.91

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