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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 288.43, 432.46 and 134.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 288.43, 432.46 and 134.14 is: 201.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    288.43 : 432.46 = 134.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    288.43/432.46 = 134.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    288.43x = 432.46 × 134.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    288.43x = 58,010.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,010.18/288.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.12

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