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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289.75, 434.39 and 135.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289.75, 434.39 and 135.60 is: 203.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289.75 : 434.39 = 135.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289.75/434.39 = 135.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289.75x = 434.39 × 135.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289.75x = 58,902.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,902.58/289.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.29

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