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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289.33, 434.25 and 135.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289.33, 434.25 and 135.34 is: 203.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289.33 : 434.25 = 135.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289.33/434.25 = 135.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289.33x = 434.25 × 135.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289.33x = 58,771.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,771.06/289.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.13

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