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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 288.07, 432.07 and 141.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 288.07, 432.07 and 141.77 is: 212.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    288.07 : 432.07 = 141.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    288.07/432.07 = 141.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    288.07x = 432.07 × 141.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    288.07x = 61,252.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,252.05/288.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.63

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