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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 288.10, 432.33 and 201.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 288.10, 432.33 and 201.25 is: 302.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    288.10 : 432.33 = 201.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    288.10/432.33 = 201.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    288.10x = 432.33 × 201.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    288.10x = 87,006.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,006.41/288.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 302.00

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