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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290.47, 435.47 and 136.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290.47, 435.47 and 136.32 is: 204.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290.47 : 435.47 = 136.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290.47/435.47 = 136.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290.47x = 435.47 × 136.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290.47x = 59,363.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,363.27/290.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.37

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