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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290.63, 435.96 and 134.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290.63, 435.96 and 134.45 is: 201.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290.63 : 435.96 = 134.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290.63/435.96 = 134.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290.63x = 435.96 × 134.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290.63x = 58,612.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,612.64/290.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.68

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