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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290.24, 435.40 and 145.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290.24, 435.40 and 145.93 is: 218.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290.24 : 435.40 = 145.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290.24/435.40 = 145.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290.24x = 435.40 × 145.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290.24x = 63,537.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,537.92/290.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.92

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