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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290.04, 435.15 and 135.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290.04, 435.15 and 135.96 is: 203.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290.04 : 435.15 = 135.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290.04/435.15 = 135.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290.04x = 435.15 × 135.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290.04x = 59,162.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,162.99/290.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.98

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