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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289.16, 433.88 and 135.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289.16, 433.88 and 135.14 is: 202.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289.16 : 433.88 = 135.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289.16/433.88 = 135.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289.16x = 433.88 × 135.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289.16x = 58,631.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,631.70/289.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.76

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