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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291.33, 436.83 and 144.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291.33, 436.83 and 144.75 is: 217.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291.33 : 436.83 = 144.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291.33/436.83 = 144.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291.33x = 436.83 × 144.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291.33x = 63,232.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,232.24/291.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.05

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