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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 288.04, 431.64 and 133.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 288.04, 431.64 and 133.58 is: 200.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    288.04 : 431.64 = 133.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    288.04/431.64 = 133.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    288.04x = 431.64 × 133.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    288.04x = 57,658.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,658.47/288.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.18

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