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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290.90, 436.40 and 137.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290.90, 436.40 and 137.00 is: 205.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290.90 : 436.40 = 137.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290.90/436.40 = 137.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290.90x = 436.40 × 137.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290.90x = 59,783.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,783.93/290.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.52

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