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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291.50, 437.50 and 154.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291.50, 437.50 and 154.51 is: 231.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291.50 : 437.50 = 154.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291.50/437.50 = 154.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291.50x = 437.50 × 154.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291.50x = 67,597.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,597.22/291.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.90

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