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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290.81, 436.28 and 136.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290.81, 436.28 and 136.65 is: 205.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290.81 : 436.28 = 136.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290.81/436.28 = 136.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290.81x = 436.28 × 136.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290.81x = 59,616.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,616.98/290.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.01

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