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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290.13, 435.23 and 135.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290.13, 435.23 and 135.97 is: 203.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290.13 : 435.23 = 135.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290.13/435.23 = 135.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290.13x = 435.23 × 135.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290.13x = 59,178.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,178.22/290.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.97

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