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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291.14, 436.81 and 154.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291.14, 436.81 and 154.09 is: 231.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291.14 : 436.81 = 154.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291.14/436.81 = 154.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291.14x = 436.81 × 154.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291.14x = 67,308.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,308.05/291.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.19

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