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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 288.08, 432.16 and 95.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 288.08, 432.16 and 95.68 is: 143.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    288.08 : 432.16 = 95.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    288.08/432.16 = 95.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    288.08x = 432.16 × 95.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    288.08x = 41,349.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,349.07/288.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.53

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