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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290.08, 434.67 and 135.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290.08, 434.67 and 135.98 is: 203.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290.08 : 434.67 = 135.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290.08/434.67 = 135.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290.08x = 434.67 × 135.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290.08x = 59,105.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,105.37/290.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.75

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