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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 288.51, 432.43 and 201.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 288.51, 432.43 and 201.58 is: 302.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    288.51 : 432.43 = 201.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    288.51/432.43 = 201.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    288.51x = 432.43 × 201.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    288.51x = 87,166.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,166.76/288.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 302.13

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