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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291.89, 438.17 and 145.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291.89, 438.17 and 145.77 is: 218.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291.89 : 438.17 = 145.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291.89/438.17 = 145.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291.89x = 438.17 × 145.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291.89x = 63,871.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,871.31/291.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.82

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