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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290.32, 435.49 and 145.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290.32, 435.49 and 145.96 is: 218.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290.32 : 435.49 = 145.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290.32/435.49 = 145.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290.32x = 435.49 × 145.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290.32x = 63,564.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,564.12/290.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.95

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