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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290.29, 435.23 and 136.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290.29, 435.23 and 136.13 is: 204.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290.29 : 435.23 = 136.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290.29/435.23 = 136.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290.29x = 435.23 × 136.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290.29x = 59,247.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,247.18/290.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.10

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