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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289.38, 433.98 and 135.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289.38, 433.98 and 135.16 is: 202.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289.38 : 433.98 = 135.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289.38/433.98 = 135.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289.38x = 433.98 × 135.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289.38x = 58,656.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,656.74/289.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.70

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