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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289.50, 433.95 and 135.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289.50, 433.95 and 135.51 is: 203.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289.50 : 433.95 = 135.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289.50/433.95 = 135.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289.50x = 433.95 × 135.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289.50x = 58,804.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,804.56/289.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.12

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