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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289.20, 433.50 and 135.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289.20, 433.50 and 135.02 is: 202.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289.20 : 433.50 = 135.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289.20/433.50 = 135.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289.20x = 433.50 × 135.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289.20x = 58,531.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,531.17/289.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.39

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