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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290.93, 436.21 and 136.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290.93, 436.21 and 136.64 is: 204.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290.93 : 436.21 = 136.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290.93/436.21 = 136.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290.93x = 436.21 × 136.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290.93x = 59,604.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,604.48/290.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.88

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