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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289.23, 433.95 and 135.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289.23, 433.95 and 135.13 is: 202.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289.23 : 433.95 = 135.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289.23/433.95 = 135.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289.23x = 433.95 × 135.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289.23x = 58,639.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,639.66/289.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.74

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