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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 288.44, 432.37 and 134.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 288.44, 432.37 and 134.27 is: 201.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    288.44 : 432.37 = 134.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    288.44/432.37 = 134.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    288.44x = 432.37 × 134.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    288.44x = 58,053.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,053.95/288.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.27

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