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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291.12, 436.60 and 154.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291.12, 436.60 and 154.03 is: 231.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291.12 : 436.60 = 154.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291.12/436.60 = 154.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291.12x = 436.60 × 154.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291.12x = 67,249.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,249.50/291.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.00

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