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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290.07, 434.79 and 145.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290.07, 434.79 and 145.80 is: 218.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290.07 : 434.79 = 145.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290.07/434.79 = 145.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290.07x = 434.79 × 145.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290.07x = 63,392.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,392.38/290.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.54

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