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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290.14, 435.15 and 136

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290.14, 435.15 and 136 is: 203.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290.14 : 435.15 = 136 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290.14/435.15 = 136/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290.14x = 435.15 × 136
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290.14x = 59,180.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,180.40/290.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.97

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