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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289, 433.42 and 134.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289, 433.42 and 134.83 is: 202.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289 : 433.42 = 134.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289/433.42 = 134.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289x = 433.42 × 134.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289x = 58,438.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,438.02/289
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.21

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