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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290.22, 435.69 and 146.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290.22, 435.69 and 146.22 is: 219.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290.22 : 435.69 = 146.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290.22/435.69 = 146.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290.22x = 435.69 × 146.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290.22x = 63,706.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,706.59/290.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.51

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