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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291.26, 436.75 and 154.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291.26, 436.75 and 154.37 is: 231.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291.26 : 436.75 = 154.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291.26/436.75 = 154.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291.26x = 436.75 × 154.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291.26x = 67,421.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,421.10/291.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.48

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