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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 288.05, 432.10 and 133.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 288.05, 432.10 and 133.96 is: 200.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    288.05 : 432.10 = 133.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    288.05/432.10 = 133.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    288.05x = 432.10 × 133.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    288.05x = 57,881.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,881.96/288.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.95

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