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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 288.83, 433.35 and 134.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 288.83, 433.35 and 134.64 is: 202.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    288.83 : 433.35 = 134.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    288.83/433.35 = 134.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    288.83x = 433.35 × 134.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    288.83x = 58,346.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,346.24/288.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.01

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