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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 288.72, 432.77 and 134.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 288.72, 432.77 and 134.42 is: 201.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    288.72 : 432.77 = 134.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    288.72/432.77 = 134.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    288.72x = 432.77 × 134.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    288.72x = 58,171.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,171.12/288.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.48

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