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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290.38, 435.49 and 143.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290.38, 435.49 and 143.98 is: 215.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290.38 : 435.49 = 143.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290.38/435.49 = 143.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290.38x = 435.49 × 143.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290.38x = 62,701.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,701.85/290.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215.93

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