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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290.20, 435.44 and 144.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290.20, 435.44 and 144.04 is: 216.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290.20 : 435.44 = 144.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290.20/435.44 = 144.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290.20x = 435.44 × 144.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290.20x = 62,720.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,720.78/290.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216.13

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