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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 288.66, 432.44 and 134.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 288.66, 432.44 and 134.39 is: 201.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    288.66 : 432.44 = 134.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    288.66/432.44 = 134.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    288.66x = 432.44 × 134.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    288.66x = 58,116.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,116.52/288.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.33

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