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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 288.09, 431.53 and 134.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 288.09, 431.53 and 134.15 is: 200.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    288.09 : 431.53 = 134.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    288.09/431.53 = 134.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    288.09x = 431.53 × 134.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    288.09x = 57,887.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,887.26/288.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.94

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