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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289.73, 434.57 and 135.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289.73, 434.57 and 135.93 is: 203.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289.73 : 434.57 = 135.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289.73/434.57 = 135.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289.73x = 434.57 × 135.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289.73x = 59,069.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,069.61/289.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.88

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