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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290.92, 436.36 and 136.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290.92, 436.36 and 136.80 is: 205.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290.92 : 436.36 = 136.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290.92/436.36 = 136.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290.92x = 436.36 × 136.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290.92x = 59,694.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,694.05/290.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.19

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