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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 288.71, 432.85 and 134.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 288.71, 432.85 and 134.55 is: 201.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    288.71 : 432.85 = 134.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    288.71/432.85 = 134.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    288.71x = 432.85 × 134.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    288.71x = 58,241.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,241.25/288.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.73

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