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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 288.16, 432.09 and 114.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 288.16, 432.09 and 114.88 is: 172.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    288.16 : 432.09 = 114.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    288.16/432.09 = 114.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    288.16x = 432.09 × 114.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    288.16x = 49,638.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,638.50/288.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.26

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