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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289.87, 434.50 and 135.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289.87, 434.50 and 135.67 is: 203.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289.87 : 434.50 = 135.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289.87/434.50 = 135.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289.87x = 434.50 × 135.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289.87x = 58,948.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,948.62/289.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.36

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