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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290, 434.90 and 135.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290, 434.90 and 135.90 is: 203.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290 : 434.90 = 135.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290/434.90 = 135.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290x = 434.90 × 135.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290x = 59,102.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,102.91/290
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.80

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