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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292.06, 437.56 and 154.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292.06, 437.56 and 154.79 is: 231.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292.06 : 437.56 = 154.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292.06/437.56 = 154.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292.06x = 437.56 × 154.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292.06x = 67,729.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,729.91/292.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.90

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