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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 288.57, 432.51 and 134.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 288.57, 432.51 and 134.35 is: 201.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    288.57 : 432.51 = 134.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    288.57/432.51 = 134.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    288.57x = 432.51 × 134.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    288.57x = 58,107.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,107.72/288.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.36

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