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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 288.93, 433.23 and 134.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 288.93, 433.23 and 134.95 is: 202.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    288.93 : 433.23 = 134.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    288.93/433.23 = 134.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    288.93x = 433.23 × 134.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    288.93x = 58,464.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,464.39/288.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.35

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