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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 288.08, 432.18 and 141.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 288.08, 432.18 and 141.81 is: 212.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    288.08 : 432.18 = 141.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    288.08/432.18 = 141.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    288.08x = 432.18 × 141.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    288.08x = 61,287.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,287.45/288.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.74

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