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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 288.08, 431.52 and 143.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 288.08, 431.52 and 143.36 is: 214.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    288.08 : 431.52 = 143.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    288.08/431.52 = 143.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    288.08x = 431.52 × 143.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    288.08x = 61,862.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,862.71/288.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214.74

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