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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290.81, 436.43 and 146.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290.81, 436.43 and 146.54 is: 219.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290.81 : 436.43 = 146.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290.81/436.43 = 146.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290.81x = 436.43 × 146.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290.81x = 63,955.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,955.91/290.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.92

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