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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 288.42, 432.78 and 134.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 288.42, 432.78 and 134.42 is: 201.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    288.42 : 432.78 = 134.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    288.42/432.78 = 134.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    288.42x = 432.78 × 134.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    288.42x = 58,172.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,172.12/288.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.70

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