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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290.48, 435.85 and 144.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290.48, 435.85 and 144.38 is: 216.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290.48 : 435.85 = 144.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290.48/435.85 = 144.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290.48x = 435.85 × 144.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290.48x = 62,927.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,927.93/290.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216.63

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