Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289.00, 432.92 and 134.71
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 289.00, 432.92 and 134.71 is: 201.80
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
289.00 : 432.92 = 134.71 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
289.00/432.92 = 134.71/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
289.00x = 432.92 × 134.71 - Step 4: Simplify right side
289.00x = 58,317.98 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 58,317.98/289.00 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 201.80
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