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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 288.19, 432.44 and 93.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 288.19, 432.44 and 93.25 is: 139.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    288.19 : 432.44 = 93.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    288.19/432.44 = 93.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    288.19x = 432.44 × 93.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    288.19x = 40,324.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,324.56/288.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139.92

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