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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 288.17, 432.50 and 143.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 288.17, 432.50 and 143.99 is: 216.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    288.17 : 432.50 = 143.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    288.17/432.50 = 143.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    288.17x = 432.50 × 143.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    288.17x = 62,275.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,275.68/288.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216.11

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