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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291.10, 436.29 and 136.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291.10, 436.29 and 136.82 is: 205.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291.10 : 436.29 = 136.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291.10/436.29 = 136.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291.10x = 436.29 × 136.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291.10x = 59,690.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,690.50/291.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.05

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