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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 288.19, 432.38 and 95.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 288.19, 432.38 and 95.81 is: 143.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    288.19 : 432.38 = 95.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    288.19/432.38 = 95.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    288.19x = 432.38 × 95.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    288.19x = 41,427.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,427.65/288.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.75

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