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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 288.08, 432.18 and 95.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 288.08, 432.18 and 95.84 is: 143.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    288.08 : 432.18 = 95.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    288.08/432.18 = 95.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    288.08x = 432.18 × 95.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    288.08x = 41,420.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,420.13/288.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.78

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