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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290.98, 436.10 and 136.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290.98, 436.10 and 136.57 is: 204.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290.98 : 436.10 = 136.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290.98/436.10 = 136.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290.98x = 436.10 × 136.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290.98x = 59,556.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,556.00/290.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.67

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