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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290.91, 436.50 and 146.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290.91, 436.50 and 146.64 is: 220.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290.91 : 436.50 = 146.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290.91/436.50 = 146.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290.91x = 436.50 × 146.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290.91x = 64,008.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,008.36/290.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.03

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