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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291.86, 437.71 and 152.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291.86, 437.71 and 152.89 is: 229.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291.86 : 437.71 = 152.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291.86/437.71 = 152.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291.86x = 437.71 × 152.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291.86x = 66,921.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,921.48/291.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.29

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