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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290.85, 436.42 and 144.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290.85, 436.42 and 144.61 is: 216.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290.85 : 436.42 = 144.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290.85/436.42 = 144.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290.85x = 436.42 × 144.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290.85x = 63,109.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,109.97/290.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216.98

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