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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290.16, 435.24 and 143.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290.16, 435.24 and 143.88 is: 215.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290.16 : 435.24 = 143.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290.16/435.24 = 143.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290.16x = 435.24 × 143.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290.16x = 62,622.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,622.33/290.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215.82

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