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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290.35, 435.22 and 145.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290.35, 435.22 and 145.99 is: 218.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290.35 : 435.22 = 145.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290.35/435.22 = 145.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290.35x = 435.22 × 145.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290.35x = 63,537.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,537.77/290.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.83

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