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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290.08, 434.96 and 138.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290.08, 434.96 and 138.08 is: 207.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290.08 : 434.96 = 138.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290.08/434.96 = 138.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290.08x = 434.96 × 138.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290.08x = 60,059.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,059.28/290.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.04

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