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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290.02, 434.73 and 135.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290.02, 434.73 and 135.85 is: 203.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290.02 : 434.73 = 135.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290.02/434.73 = 135.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290.02x = 434.73 × 135.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290.02x = 59,058.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,058.07/290.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.63

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