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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 288.03, 432.13 and 142.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 288.03, 432.13 and 142.08 is: 213.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    288.03 : 432.13 = 142.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    288.03/432.13 = 142.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    288.03x = 432.13 × 142.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    288.03x = 61,397.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,397.03/288.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213.16

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