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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290.13, 435.12 and 143.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290.13, 435.12 and 143.73 is: 215.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290.13 : 435.12 = 143.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290.13/435.12 = 143.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290.13x = 435.12 × 143.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290.13x = 62,539.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,539.80/290.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215.56

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