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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 288.58, 432.90 and 134.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 288.58, 432.90 and 134.50 is: 201.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    288.58 : 432.90 = 134.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    288.58/432.90 = 134.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    288.58x = 432.90 × 134.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    288.58x = 58,225.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,225.05/288.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.76

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