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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 288.84, 432.65 and 134.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 288.84, 432.65 and 134.90 is: 202.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    288.84 : 432.65 = 134.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    288.84/432.65 = 134.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    288.84x = 432.65 × 134.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    288.84x = 58,362.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,362.32/288.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.06

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