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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 288.68, 432.81 and 134.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 288.68, 432.81 and 134.39 is: 201.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    288.68 : 432.81 = 134.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    288.68/432.81 = 134.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    288.68x = 432.81 × 134.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    288.68x = 58,166.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,166.42/288.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.49

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