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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 288.98, 433.12 and 134.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 288.98, 433.12 and 134.70 is: 201.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    288.98 : 433.12 = 134.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    288.98/433.12 = 134.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    288.98x = 433.12 × 134.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    288.98x = 58,341.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,341.26/288.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.89

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