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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290.08, 435.38 and 136.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290.08, 435.38 and 136.09 is: 204.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290.08 : 435.38 = 136.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290.08/435.38 = 136.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290.08x = 435.38 × 136.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290.08x = 59,250.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,250.18/290.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.26

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