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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289.90, 434.83 and 135.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289.90, 434.83 and 135.86 is: 203.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289.90 : 434.83 = 135.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289.90/434.83 = 135.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289.90x = 434.83 × 135.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289.90x = 59,075.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,075.29/289.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.78

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