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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 288.42, 432.05 and 134.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 288.42, 432.05 and 134.13 is: 200.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    288.42 : 432.05 = 134.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    288.42/432.05 = 134.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    288.42x = 432.05 × 134.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    288.42x = 57,950.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,950.20/288.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.92

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