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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 288.93, 433.19 and 134.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 288.93, 433.19 and 134.77 is: 202.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    288.93 : 433.19 = 134.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    288.93/433.19 = 134.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    288.93x = 433.19 × 134.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    288.93x = 58,380.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,380.44/288.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.06

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