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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 288.73, 432.96 and 134.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 288.73, 432.96 and 134.73 is: 202.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    288.73 : 432.96 = 134.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    288.73/432.96 = 134.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    288.73x = 432.96 × 134.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    288.73x = 58,332.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,332.95/288.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.03

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