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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290.46, 435.26 and 146

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290.46, 435.26 and 146 is: 218.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290.46 : 435.26 = 146 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290.46/435.26 = 146/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290.46x = 435.26 × 146
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290.46x = 63,547.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,547.96/290.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.78

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