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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290.98, 436.56 and 146.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290.98, 436.56 and 146.71 is: 220.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290.98 : 436.56 = 146.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290.98/436.56 = 146.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290.98x = 436.56 × 146.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290.98x = 64,047.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,047.72/290.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.11

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