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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291.52, 436.91 and 154.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291.52, 436.91 and 154.63 is: 231.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291.52 : 436.91 = 154.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291.52/436.91 = 154.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291.52x = 436.91 × 154.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291.52x = 67,560.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,560.87/291.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.75

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