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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289.16, 433.85 and 135.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289.16, 433.85 and 135.05 is: 202.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289.16 : 433.85 = 135.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289.16/433.85 = 135.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289.16x = 433.85 × 135.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289.16x = 58,588.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,588.60/289.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.62

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