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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290.83, 435.70 and 146.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290.83, 435.70 and 146.65 is: 219.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290.83 : 435.70 = 146.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290.83/435.70 = 146.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290.83x = 435.70 × 146.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290.83x = 63,895.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,895.41/290.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.70

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