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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290.34, 435.64 and 136.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290.34, 435.64 and 136.26 is: 204.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290.34 : 435.64 = 136.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290.34/435.64 = 136.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290.34x = 435.64 × 136.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290.34x = 59,359.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,359.19/290.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.45

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