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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289.45, 434.46 and 135.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289.45, 434.46 and 135.48 is: 203.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289.45 : 434.46 = 135.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289.45/434.46 = 135.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289.45x = 434.46 × 135.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289.45x = 58,860.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,860.41/289.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.35

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