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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 288.23, 432.15 and 134.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 288.23, 432.15 and 134.07 is: 201.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    288.23 : 432.15 = 134.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    288.23/432.15 = 134.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    288.23x = 432.15 × 134.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    288.23x = 57,938.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,938.35/288.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.02

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