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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289.12, 433.77 and 135.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289.12, 433.77 and 135.04 is: 202.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289.12 : 433.77 = 135.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289.12/433.77 = 135.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289.12x = 433.77 × 135.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289.12x = 58,576.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,576.30/289.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.60

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