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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 288.13, 432.13 and 114.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 288.13, 432.13 and 114.76 is: 172.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    288.13 : 432.13 = 114.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    288.13/432.13 = 114.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    288.13x = 432.13 × 114.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    288.13x = 49,591.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,591.49/288.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.12

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