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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292.13, 437.89 and 153.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292.13, 437.89 and 153.37 is: 229.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292.13 : 437.89 = 153.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292.13/437.89 = 153.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292.13x = 437.89 × 153.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292.13x = 67,159.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,159.19/292.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.89

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