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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290.58, 436.13 and 136.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290.58, 436.13 and 136.59 is: 205.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290.58 : 436.13 = 136.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290.58/436.13 = 136.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290.58x = 436.13 × 136.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290.58x = 59,571.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,571.00/290.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.01

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