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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 288.46, 432.96 and 134.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 288.46, 432.96 and 134.47 is: 201.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    288.46 : 432.96 = 134.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    288.46/432.96 = 134.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    288.46x = 432.96 × 134.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    288.46x = 58,220.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,220.13/288.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.83

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