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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290.93, 436.19 and 136.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290.93, 436.19 and 136.85 is: 205.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290.93 : 436.19 = 136.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290.93/436.19 = 136.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290.93x = 436.19 × 136.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290.93x = 59,689.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,689.74/290.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.17

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