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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291.13, 436.60 and 146.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291.13, 436.60 and 146.75 is: 220.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291.13 : 436.60 = 146.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291.13/436.60 = 146.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291.13x = 436.60 × 146.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291.13x = 64,071.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,071.05/291.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.08

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