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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289.88, 434.54 and 135.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289.88, 434.54 and 135.68 is: 203.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289.88 : 434.54 = 135.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289.88/434.54 = 135.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289.88x = 434.54 × 135.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289.88x = 58,958.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,958.39/289.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.39

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