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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290.30, 434.86 and 136.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290.30, 434.86 and 136.01 is: 203.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290.30 : 434.86 = 136.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290.30/434.86 = 136.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290.30x = 434.86 × 136.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290.30x = 59,142.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,142.79/290.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.73

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