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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291.17, 436.33 and 146.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291.17, 436.33 and 146.69 is: 219.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291.17 : 436.33 = 146.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291.17/436.33 = 146.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291.17x = 436.33 × 146.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291.17x = 64,005.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,005.25/291.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.82

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