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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 288.12, 432.18 and 95.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 288.12, 432.18 and 95.76 is: 143.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    288.12 : 432.18 = 95.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    288.12/432.18 = 95.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    288.12x = 432.18 × 95.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    288.12x = 41,385.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,385.56/288.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.64

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