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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289.49, 434.03 and 135.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289.49, 434.03 and 135.33 is: 202.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289.49 : 434.03 = 135.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289.49/434.03 = 135.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289.49x = 434.03 × 135.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289.49x = 58,738.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,738.18/289.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.90

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