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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290.76, 435.83 and 146.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290.76, 435.83 and 146.18 is: 219.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290.76 : 435.83 = 146.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290.76/435.83 = 146.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290.76x = 435.83 × 146.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290.76x = 63,707.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,707.82/290.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.11

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