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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 288.18, 431.97 and 141.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 288.18, 431.97 and 141.72 is: 212.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    288.18 : 431.97 = 141.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    288.18/431.97 = 141.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    288.18x = 431.97 × 141.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    288.18x = 61,218.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,218.79/288.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.43

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