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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 288.24, 432.23 and 134.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 288.24, 432.23 and 134.21 is: 201.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    288.24 : 432.23 = 134.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    288.24/432.23 = 134.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    288.24x = 432.23 × 134.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    288.24x = 58,006.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,006.76/288.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.24

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