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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291.80, 437.13 and 154.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291.80, 437.13 and 154.67 is: 231.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291.80 : 437.13 = 154.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291.80/437.13 = 154.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291.80x = 437.13 × 154.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291.80x = 67,608.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,608.71/291.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.69

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