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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 288.33, 432.39 and 134.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 288.33, 432.39 and 134.15 is: 201.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    288.33 : 432.39 = 134.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    288.33/432.39 = 134.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    288.33x = 432.39 × 134.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    288.33x = 58,005.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,005.12/288.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.18

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