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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291.19, 436.86 and 154.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291.19, 436.86 and 154.15 is: 231.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291.19 : 436.86 = 154.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291.19/436.86 = 154.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291.19x = 436.86 × 154.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291.19x = 67,341.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,341.97/291.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.26

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