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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 288.10, 431.74 and 133.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 288.10, 431.74 and 133.97 is: 200.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    288.10 : 431.74 = 133.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    288.10/431.74 = 133.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    288.10x = 431.74 × 133.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    288.10x = 57,840.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,840.21/288.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.76

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