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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291.18, 436.80 and 146.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291.18, 436.80 and 146.82 is: 220.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291.18 : 436.80 = 146.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291.18/436.80 = 146.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291.18x = 436.80 × 146.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291.18x = 64,130.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,130.98/291.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.25

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