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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290.76, 436.44 and 146.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290.76, 436.44 and 146.64 is: 220.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290.76 : 436.44 = 146.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290.76/436.44 = 146.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290.76x = 436.44 × 146.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290.76x = 63,999.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,999.56/290.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.11

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