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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290.84, 436.04 and 144.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290.84, 436.04 and 144.37 is: 216.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290.84 : 436.04 = 144.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290.84/436.04 = 144.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290.84x = 436.04 × 144.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290.84x = 62,948.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,948.19/290.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216.44

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