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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290.18, 435.05 and 135.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290.18, 435.05 and 135.89 is: 203.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290.18 : 435.05 = 135.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290.18/435.05 = 135.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290.18x = 435.05 × 135.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290.18x = 59,118.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,118.94/290.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.73

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