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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 288, 432.01 and 95.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 288, 432.01 and 95.62 is: 143.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    288 : 432.01 = 95.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    288/432.01 = 95.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    288x = 432.01 × 95.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    288x = 41,308.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,308.80/288
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.43

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