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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 288.29, 432.20 and 134.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 288.29, 432.20 and 134.12 is: 201.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    288.29 : 432.20 = 134.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    288.29/432.20 = 134.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    288.29x = 432.20 × 134.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    288.29x = 57,968.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,968.08/288.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.07

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