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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291.26, 436.80 and 146.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291.26, 436.80 and 146.94 is: 220.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291.26 : 436.80 = 146.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291.26/436.80 = 146.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291.26x = 436.80 × 146.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291.26x = 64,183.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,183.39/291.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.36

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