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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289.87, 435.05 and 135.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289.87, 435.05 and 135.92 is: 204.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289.87 : 435.05 = 135.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289.87/435.05 = 135.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289.87x = 435.05 × 135.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289.87x = 59,133.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,133.42/289.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.00

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