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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290.71, 435.66 and 146.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290.71, 435.66 and 146.17 is: 219.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290.71 : 435.66 = 146.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290.71/435.66 = 146.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290.71x = 435.66 × 146.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290.71x = 63,680.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,680.42/290.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.05

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