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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291.28, 436.88 and 145.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291.28, 436.88 and 145.04 is: 217.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291.28 : 436.88 = 145.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291.28/436.88 = 145.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291.28x = 436.88 × 145.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291.28x = 63,365.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,365.08/291.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.54

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