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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289.29, 434.03 and 135.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289.29, 434.03 and 135.32 is: 203.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289.29 : 434.03 = 135.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289.29/434.03 = 135.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289.29x = 434.03 × 135.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289.29x = 58,732.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,732.61/289.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.03

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