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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 288.01, 432.05 and 93.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 288.01, 432.05 and 93.02 is: 139.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    288.01 : 432.05 = 93.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    288.01/432.05 = 93.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    288.01x = 432.05 × 93.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    288.01x = 40,189.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,189.29/288.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139.54

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