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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290.60, 436.04 and 146.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290.60, 436.04 and 146.42 is: 219.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290.60 : 436.04 = 146.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290.60/436.04 = 146.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290.60x = 436.04 × 146.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290.60x = 63,844.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,844.98/290.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.70

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