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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 288.02, 431.92 and 143.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 288.02, 431.92 and 143.72 is: 215.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    288.02 : 431.92 = 143.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    288.02/431.92 = 143.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    288.02x = 431.92 × 143.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    288.02x = 62,075.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,075.54/288.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215.53

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