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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290.57, 435.51 and 136.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290.57, 435.51 and 136.35 is: 204.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290.57 : 435.51 = 136.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290.57/435.51 = 136.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290.57x = 435.51 × 136.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290.57x = 59,381.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,381.79/290.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.37

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