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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289.76, 434.48 and 133.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289.76, 434.48 and 133.41 is: 200.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289.76 : 434.48 = 133.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289.76/434.48 = 133.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289.76x = 434.48 × 133.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289.76x = 57,963.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,963.31/289.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.04

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