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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 288.26, 432.23 and 131.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 288.26, 432.23 and 131.91 is: 197.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    288.26 : 432.23 = 131.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    288.26/432.23 = 131.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    288.26x = 432.23 × 131.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    288.26x = 57,014.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,014.80/288.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.79

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