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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289.28, 434.03 and 135.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289.28, 434.03 and 135.26 is: 202.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289.28 : 434.03 = 135.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289.28/434.03 = 135.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289.28x = 434.03 × 135.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289.28x = 58,707.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,707.24/289.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.94

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