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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290.39, 435.27 and 136.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290.39, 435.27 and 136.08 is: 203.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290.39 : 435.27 = 136.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290.39/435.27 = 136.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290.39x = 435.27 × 136.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290.39x = 59,232.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,232.05/290.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.98

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