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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 288.11, 431.73 and 134.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 288.11, 431.73 and 134.00 is: 200.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    288.11 : 431.73 = 134.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    288.11/431.73 = 134.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    288.11x = 431.73 × 134.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    288.11x = 57,853.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,853.71/288.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.81

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