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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 288.85, 433.31 and 134.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 288.85, 433.31 and 134.81 is: 202.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    288.85 : 433.31 = 134.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    288.85/433.31 = 134.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    288.85x = 433.31 × 134.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    288.85x = 58,414.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,414.93/288.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.23

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