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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289.88, 434.63 and 135.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289.88, 434.63 and 135.83 is: 203.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289.88 : 434.63 = 135.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289.88/434.63 = 135.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289.88x = 434.63 × 135.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289.88x = 59,037.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,037.22/289.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.66

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