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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290.03, 434.73 and 135.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290.03, 434.73 and 135.86 is: 203.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290.03 : 434.73 = 135.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290.03/434.73 = 135.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290.03x = 434.73 × 135.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290.03x = 59,062.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,062.42/290.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.64

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