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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 288.68, 432.89 and 134.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 288.68, 432.89 and 134.65 is: 201.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    288.68 : 432.89 = 134.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    288.68/432.89 = 134.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    288.68x = 432.89 × 134.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    288.68x = 58,289.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,289.01/288.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.92

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