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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289.60, 434.45 and 135.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289.60, 434.45 and 135.49 is: 203.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289.60 : 434.45 = 135.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289.60/434.45 = 135.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289.60x = 434.45 × 135.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289.60x = 58,863.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,863.63/289.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.26

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