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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291.92, 437.76 and 154.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291.92, 437.76 and 154.88 is: 232.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291.92 : 437.76 = 154.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291.92/437.76 = 154.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291.92x = 437.76 × 154.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291.92x = 67,800.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,800.27/291.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.26

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