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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291.30, 436.96 and 146.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291.30, 436.96 and 146.96 is: 220.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291.30 : 436.96 = 146.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291.30/436.96 = 146.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291.30x = 436.96 × 146.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291.30x = 64,215.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,215.64/291.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.45

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