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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290.93, 435.92 and 136.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290.93, 435.92 and 136.49 is: 204.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290.93 : 435.92 = 136.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290.93/435.92 = 136.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290.93x = 435.92 × 136.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290.93x = 59,495.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,495.86/290.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.51

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