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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 288.11, 432.24 and 133.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 288.11, 432.24 and 133.95 is: 200.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    288.11 : 432.24 = 133.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    288.11/432.24 = 133.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    288.11x = 432.24 × 133.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    288.11x = 57,899.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,899.67/288.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.97

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