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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289.43, 434.01 and 135.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289.43, 434.01 and 135.41 is: 203.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289.43 : 434.01 = 135.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289.43/434.01 = 135.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289.43x = 434.01 × 135.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289.43x = 58,767.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,767.12/289.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.05

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