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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290.26, 435.28 and 136.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290.26, 435.28 and 136.16 is: 204.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290.26 : 435.28 = 136.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290.26/435.28 = 136.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290.26x = 435.28 × 136.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290.26x = 59,267.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,267.72/290.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.19

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