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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291.54, 437.04 and 154.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291.54, 437.04 and 154.47 is: 231.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291.54 : 437.04 = 154.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291.54/437.04 = 154.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291.54x = 437.04 × 154.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291.54x = 67,509.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,509.57/291.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.56

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