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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291.09, 436.23 and 136.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291.09, 436.23 and 136.65 is: 204.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291.09 : 436.23 = 136.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291.09/436.23 = 136.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291.09x = 436.23 × 136.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291.09x = 59,610.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,610.83/291.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.78

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