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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290.51, 435.85 and 136.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290.51, 435.85 and 136.43 is: 204.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290.51 : 435.85 = 136.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290.51/435.85 = 136.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290.51x = 435.85 × 136.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290.51x = 59,462.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,462.90/290.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.69

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