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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291.92, 437.06 and 154.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291.92, 437.06 and 154.64 is: 231.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291.92 : 437.06 = 154.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291.92/437.06 = 154.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291.92x = 437.06 × 154.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291.92x = 67,588.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,588.44/291.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.53

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