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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 288.49, 432.41 and 134.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 288.49, 432.41 and 134.18 is: 201.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    288.49 : 432.41 = 134.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    288.49/432.41 = 134.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    288.49x = 432.41 × 134.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    288.49x = 58,022.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,022.19/288.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.13

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