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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290.03, 435.04 and 145.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290.03, 435.04 and 145.71 is: 218.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290.03 : 435.04 = 145.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290.03/435.04 = 145.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290.03x = 435.04 × 145.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290.03x = 63,389.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,389.31/290.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.57

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