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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 288.04, 432.22 and 95.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 288.04, 432.22 and 95.72 is: 143.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    288.04 : 432.22 = 95.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    288.04/432.22 = 95.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    288.04x = 432.22 × 95.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    288.04x = 41,372.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,372.10/288.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.63

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