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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290.92, 435.84 and 146.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290.92, 435.84 and 146.74 is: 219.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290.92 : 435.84 = 146.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290.92/435.84 = 146.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290.92x = 435.84 × 146.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290.92x = 63,955.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,955.16/290.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.84

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