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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 288.26, 432.41 and 134.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 288.26, 432.41 and 134.16 is: 201.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    288.26 : 432.41 = 134.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    288.26/432.41 = 134.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    288.26x = 432.41 × 134.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    288.26x = 58,012.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,012.85/288.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.25

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