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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289.47, 433.93 and 135.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289.47, 433.93 and 135.27 is: 202.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289.47 : 433.93 = 135.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289.47/433.93 = 135.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289.47x = 433.93 × 135.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289.47x = 58,698.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,698.01/289.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.77

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