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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289.37, 434.14 and 135.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289.37, 434.14 and 135.41 is: 203.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289.37 : 434.14 = 135.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289.37/434.14 = 135.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289.37x = 434.14 × 135.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289.37x = 58,784.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,784.39/289.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.14

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