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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292.25, 437.56 and 154.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292.25, 437.56 and 154.67 is: 231.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292.25 : 437.56 = 154.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292.25/437.56 = 154.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292.25x = 437.56 × 154.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292.25x = 67,674.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,674.83/292.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.56

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