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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 288.02, 431.66 and 133.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 288.02, 431.66 and 133.92 is: 200.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    288.02 : 431.66 = 133.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    288.02/431.66 = 133.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    288.02x = 431.66 × 133.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    288.02x = 57,808.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,808.24/288.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.71

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