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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289.49, 433.99 and 135.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289.49, 433.99 and 135.34 is: 202.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289.49 : 433.99 = 135.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289.49/433.99 = 135.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289.49x = 433.99 × 135.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289.49x = 58,734.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,734.04/289.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.89

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