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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289.92, 435.02 and 145.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289.92, 435.02 and 145.65 is: 218.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289.92 : 435.02 = 145.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289.92/435.02 = 145.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289.92x = 435.02 × 145.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289.92x = 63,359.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,359.93/289.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.54

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