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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290.05, 434.90 and 136.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290.05, 434.90 and 136.01 is: 203.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290.05 : 434.90 = 136.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290.05/434.90 = 136.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290.05x = 434.90 × 136.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290.05x = 59,150.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,150.75/290.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.93

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