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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290.79, 435.99 and 136.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290.79, 435.99 and 136.64 is: 204.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290.79 : 435.99 = 136.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290.79/435.99 = 136.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290.79x = 435.99 × 136.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290.79x = 59,573.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,573.67/290.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.87

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