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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289.86, 434.55 and 135.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289.86, 434.55 and 135.71 is: 203.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289.86 : 434.55 = 135.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289.86/434.55 = 135.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289.86x = 434.55 × 135.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289.86x = 58,971.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,971.69/289.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.45

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