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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289.58, 434.52 and 135.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289.58, 434.52 and 135.50 is: 203.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289.58 : 434.52 = 135.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289.58/434.52 = 135.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289.58x = 434.52 × 135.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289.58x = 58,875.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,875.29/289.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.32

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