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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290.10, 435.16 and 136.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290.10, 435.16 and 136.10 is: 204.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290.10 : 435.16 = 136.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290.10/435.16 = 136.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290.10x = 435.16 × 136.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290.10x = 59,223.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,223.32/290.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.15

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