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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 288.43, 432.59 and 134.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 288.43, 432.59 and 134.33 is: 201.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    288.43 : 432.59 = 134.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    288.43/432.59 = 134.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    288.43x = 432.59 × 134.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    288.43x = 58,107.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,107.74/288.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.46

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