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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 288.02, 432.06 and 95.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 288.02, 432.06 and 95.66 is: 143.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    288.02 : 432.06 = 95.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    288.02/432.06 = 95.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    288.02x = 432.06 × 95.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    288.02x = 41,330.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,330.86/288.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.50

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