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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 288, 432.03 and 143.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 288, 432.03 and 143.70 is: 215.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    288 : 432.03 = 143.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    288/432.03 = 143.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    288x = 432.03 × 143.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    288x = 62,082.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,082.71/288
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215.56

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