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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290.71, 435.69 and 136.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290.71, 435.69 and 136.30 is: 204.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290.71 : 435.69 = 136.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290.71/435.69 = 136.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290.71x = 435.69 × 136.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290.71x = 59,382.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,382.71/290.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.27

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