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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289.19, 433.78 and 135.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289.19, 433.78 and 135.07 is: 202.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289.19 : 433.78 = 135.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289.19/433.78 = 135.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289.19x = 433.78 × 135.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289.19x = 58,588.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,588.50/289.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.60

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