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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291.15, 436.35 and 136.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291.15, 436.35 and 136.74 is: 204.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291.15 : 436.35 = 136.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291.15/436.35 = 136.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291.15x = 436.35 × 136.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291.15x = 59,664.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,664.32/291.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.93

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