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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289.91, 435 and 135.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289.91, 435 and 135.89 is: 203.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289.91 : 435 = 135.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289.91/435 = 135.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289.91x = 435 × 135.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289.91x = 59,109.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,109.98/289.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.89

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