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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290.24, 434.75 and 136.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290.24, 434.75 and 136.29 is: 204.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290.24 : 434.75 = 136.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290.24/434.75 = 136.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290.24x = 434.75 × 136.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290.24x = 59,251.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,251.40/290.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.15

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