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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291.10, 436.74 and 146.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291.10, 436.74 and 146.62 is: 219.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291.10 : 436.74 = 146.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291.10/436.74 = 146.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291.10x = 436.74 × 146.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291.10x = 64,034.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,034.82/291.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.98

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