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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290.85, 435.63 and 146.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290.85, 435.63 and 146.25 is: 219.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290.85 : 435.63 = 146.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290.85/435.63 = 146.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290.85x = 435.63 × 146.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290.85x = 63,710.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,710.89/290.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.05

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