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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290.78, 436.40 and 136.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290.78, 436.40 and 136.81 is: 205.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290.78 : 436.40 = 136.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290.78/436.40 = 136.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290.78x = 436.40 × 136.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290.78x = 59,703.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,703.88/290.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.32

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