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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289.58, 434.63 and 135.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289.58, 434.63 and 135.59 is: 203.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289.58 : 434.63 = 135.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289.58/434.63 = 135.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289.58x = 434.63 × 135.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289.58x = 58,930.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,930.80/289.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.51

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