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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 288.66, 433.27 and 134.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 288.66, 433.27 and 134.62 is: 202.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    288.66 : 433.27 = 134.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    288.66/433.27 = 134.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    288.66x = 433.27 × 134.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    288.66x = 58,326.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,326.81/288.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.06

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