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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 288.15, 432.27 and 143.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 288.15, 432.27 and 143.79 is: 215.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    288.15 : 432.27 = 143.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    288.15/432.27 = 143.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    288.15x = 432.27 × 143.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    288.15x = 62,156.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,156.10/288.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215.71

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