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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291.74, 437.84 and 154.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291.74, 437.84 and 154.83 is: 232.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291.74 : 437.84 = 154.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291.74/437.84 = 154.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291.74x = 437.84 × 154.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291.74x = 67,789.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,789.99/291.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.36

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