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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 288.87, 433 and 134.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 288.87, 433 and 134.67 is: 201.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    288.87 : 433 = 134.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    288.87/433 = 134.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    288.87x = 433 × 134.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    288.87x = 58,312.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,312.11/288.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.86

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