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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290.14, 435.12 and 143.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290.14, 435.12 and 143.74 is: 215.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290.14 : 435.12 = 143.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290.14/435.12 = 143.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290.14x = 435.12 × 143.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290.14x = 62,544.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,544.15/290.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215.57

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