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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290.80, 436.20 and 146.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290.80, 436.20 and 146.52 is: 219.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290.80 : 436.20 = 146.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290.80/436.20 = 146.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290.80x = 436.20 × 146.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290.80x = 63,912.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,912.02/290.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.78

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