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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289.05, 433.25 and 135.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289.05, 433.25 and 135.02 is: 202.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289.05 : 433.25 = 135.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289.05/433.25 = 135.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289.05x = 433.25 × 135.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289.05x = 58,495.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,495.59/289.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.37

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