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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290.95, 436.40 and 136.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290.95, 436.40 and 136.84 is: 205.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290.95 : 436.40 = 136.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290.95/436.40 = 136.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290.95x = 436.40 × 136.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290.95x = 59,716.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,716.98/290.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.25

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