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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290.04, 434.64 and 145.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290.04, 434.64 and 145.84 is: 218.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290.04 : 434.64 = 145.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290.04/434.64 = 145.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290.04x = 434.64 × 145.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290.04x = 63,387.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,387.90/290.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.55

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