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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289.20, 433.73 and 134.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289.20, 433.73 and 134.98 is: 202.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289.20 : 433.73 = 134.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289.20/433.73 = 134.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289.20x = 433.73 × 134.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289.20x = 58,544.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,544.20/289.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.43

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