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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 288.10, 431.78 and 143.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 288.10, 431.78 and 143.86 is: 215.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    288.10 : 431.78 = 143.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    288.10/431.78 = 143.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    288.10x = 431.78 × 143.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    288.10x = 62,113.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,113.71/288.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215.60

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