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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289.48, 433.64 and 135.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289.48, 433.64 and 135.20 is: 202.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289.48 : 433.64 = 135.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289.48/433.64 = 135.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289.48x = 433.64 × 135.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289.48x = 58,625.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,625.28/289.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.52

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