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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 288.16, 432.54 and 142.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 288.16, 432.54 and 142.02 is: 213.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    288.16 : 432.54 = 142.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    288.16/432.54 = 142.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    288.16x = 432.54 × 142.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    288.16x = 61,429.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,429.33/288.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213.18

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