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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289.23, 433.65 and 135.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289.23, 433.65 and 135.07 is: 202.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289.23 : 433.65 = 135.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289.23/433.65 = 135.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289.23x = 433.65 × 135.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289.23x = 58,573.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,573.11/289.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.51

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