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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290.21, 435.01 and 145.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290.21, 435.01 and 145.63 is: 218.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290.21 : 435.01 = 145.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290.21/435.01 = 145.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290.21x = 435.01 × 145.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290.21x = 63,350.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,350.51/290.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.29

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