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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 288.12, 432.24 and 95.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 288.12, 432.24 and 95.76 is: 143.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    288.12 : 432.24 = 95.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    288.12/432.24 = 95.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    288.12x = 432.24 × 95.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    288.12x = 41,391.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,391.30/288.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.66

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