Finding the Fourth Proportional to 288, 432 and 95.63
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 288, 432 and 95.63 is: 143.44
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
288 : 432 = 95.63 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
288/432 = 95.63/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
288x = 432 × 95.63 - Step 4: Simplify right side
288x = 41,310 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 41,310/288 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 143.44
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