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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290.13, 434.92 and 135.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290.13, 434.92 and 135.98 is: 203.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290.13 : 434.92 = 135.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290.13/434.92 = 135.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290.13x = 434.92 × 135.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290.13x = 59,137.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,137.57/290.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.83

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