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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289.35, 433.78 and 135.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289.35, 433.78 and 135.19 is: 202.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289.35 : 433.78 = 135.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289.35/433.78 = 135.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289.35x = 433.78 × 135.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289.35x = 58,642.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,642.72/289.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.67

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