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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289.39, 434.20 and 135.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289.39, 434.20 and 135.22 is: 202.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289.39 : 434.20 = 135.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289.39/434.20 = 135.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289.39x = 434.20 × 135.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289.39x = 58,712.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,712.52/289.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.88

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