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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290.16, 435.22 and 145.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290.16, 435.22 and 145.98 is: 218.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290.16 : 435.22 = 145.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290.16/435.22 = 145.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290.16x = 435.22 × 145.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290.16x = 63,533.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,533.42/290.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.96

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