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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 288.06, 431.77 and 141.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 288.06, 431.77 and 141.64 is: 212.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    288.06 : 431.77 = 141.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    288.06/431.77 = 141.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    288.06x = 431.77 × 141.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    288.06x = 61,153.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,153.74/288.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.30

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