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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289.53, 434.43 and 135.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289.53, 434.43 and 135.56 is: 203.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289.53 : 434.43 = 135.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289.53/434.43 = 135.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289.53x = 434.43 × 135.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289.53x = 58,892.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,892.42/289.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.41

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