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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290.08, 435.30 and 145.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290.08, 435.30 and 145.81 is: 218.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290.08 : 435.30 = 145.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290.08/435.30 = 145.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290.08x = 435.30 × 145.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290.08x = 63,471.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,471.09/290.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.81

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