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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 288, 432 and 141.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 288, 432 and 141.71 is: 212.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    288 : 432 = 141.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    288/432 = 141.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    288x = 432 × 141.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    288x = 61,216.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,216.56/288
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.56

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