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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290.25, 435.49 and 136.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290.25, 435.49 and 136.17 is: 204.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290.25 : 435.49 = 136.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290.25/435.49 = 136.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290.25x = 435.49 × 136.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290.25x = 59,300.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,300.33/290.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.31

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