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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289.28, 433.76 and 135.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289.28, 433.76 and 135.04 is: 202.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289.28 : 433.76 = 135.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289.28/433.76 = 135.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289.28x = 433.76 × 135.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289.28x = 58,574.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,574.95/289.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.49

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