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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290.21, 434.96 and 135.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290.21, 434.96 and 135.94 is: 203.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290.21 : 434.96 = 135.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290.21/434.96 = 135.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290.21x = 434.96 × 135.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290.21x = 59,125.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,125.61/290.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.73

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