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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 288.30, 432.58 and 134.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 288.30, 432.58 and 134.14 is: 201.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    288.30 : 432.58 = 134.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    288.30/432.58 = 134.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    288.30x = 432.58 × 134.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    288.30x = 58,026.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,026.28/288.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.27

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