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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 288.11, 432.07 and 95.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 288.11, 432.07 and 95.69 is: 143.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    288.11 : 432.07 = 95.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    288.11/432.07 = 95.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    288.11x = 432.07 × 95.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    288.11x = 41,344.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,344.78/288.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.50

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