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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290.73, 436.06 and 136.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290.73, 436.06 and 136.93 is: 205.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290.73 : 436.06 = 136.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290.73/436.06 = 136.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290.73x = 436.06 × 136.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290.73x = 59,709.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,709.70/290.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.38

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