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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289.32, 433.89 and 135.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289.32, 433.89 and 135.15 is: 202.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289.32 : 433.89 = 135.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289.32/433.89 = 135.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289.32x = 433.89 × 135.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289.32x = 58,640.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,640.23/289.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.68

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