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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289.03, 433.55 and 134.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289.03, 433.55 and 134.77 is: 202.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289.03 : 433.55 = 134.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289.03/433.55 = 134.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289.03x = 433.55 × 134.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289.03x = 58,429.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,429.53/289.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.16

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