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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 288.52, 432.87 and 134.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 288.52, 432.87 and 134.54 is: 201.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    288.52 : 432.87 = 134.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    288.52/432.87 = 134.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    288.52x = 432.87 × 134.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    288.52x = 58,238.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,238.04/288.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.85

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