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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 288.07, 432.17 and 95.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 288.07, 432.17 and 95.70 is: 143.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    288.07 : 432.17 = 95.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    288.07/432.17 = 95.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    288.07x = 432.17 × 95.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    288.07x = 41,358.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,358.67/288.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.57

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