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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290.96, 436.70 and 146.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290.96, 436.70 and 146.76 is: 220.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290.96 : 436.70 = 146.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290.96/436.70 = 146.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290.96x = 436.70 × 146.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290.96x = 64,090.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,090.09/290.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.27

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