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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290.13, 434.88 and 135.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290.13, 434.88 and 135.96 is: 203.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290.13 : 434.88 = 135.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290.13/434.88 = 135.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290.13x = 434.88 × 135.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290.13x = 59,126.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,126.28/290.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.79

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