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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290.65, 436.02 and 136.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290.65, 436.02 and 136.75 is: 205.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290.65 : 436.02 = 136.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290.65/436.02 = 136.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290.65x = 436.02 × 136.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290.65x = 59,625.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,625.74/290.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.15

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