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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290.39, 435.74 and 136.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290.39, 435.74 and 136.31 is: 204.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290.39 : 435.74 = 136.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290.39/435.74 = 136.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290.39x = 435.74 × 136.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290.39x = 59,396.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,396.13/290.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.54

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