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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289.63, 434.17 and 135.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289.63, 434.17 and 135.48 is: 203.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289.63 : 434.17 = 135.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289.63/434.17 = 135.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289.63x = 434.17 × 135.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289.63x = 58,818.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,818.84/289.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.08

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