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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290.64, 435.24 and 144.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290.64, 435.24 and 144.12 is: 215.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290.64 : 435.24 = 144.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290.64/435.24 = 144.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290.64x = 435.24 × 144.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290.64x = 62,726.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,726.79/290.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215.82

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