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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 288.16, 431.89 and 201.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 288.16, 431.89 and 201.02 is: 301.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    288.16 : 431.89 = 201.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    288.16/431.89 = 201.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    288.16x = 431.89 × 201.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    288.16x = 86,818.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,818.53/288.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 301.29

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