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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289.07, 433.26 and 134.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289.07, 433.26 and 134.85 is: 202.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289.07 : 433.26 = 134.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289.07/433.26 = 134.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289.07x = 433.26 × 134.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289.07x = 58,425.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,425.11/289.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.12

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