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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289.82, 435 and 135.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289.82, 435 and 135.84 is: 203.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289.82 : 435 = 135.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289.82/435 = 135.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289.82x = 435 × 135.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289.82x = 59,090.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,090.40/289.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.88

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