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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 288.69, 433.03 and 134.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 288.69, 433.03 and 134.66 is: 201.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    288.69 : 433.03 = 134.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    288.69/433.03 = 134.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    288.69x = 433.03 × 134.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    288.69x = 58,311.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,311.45/288.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.99

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