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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 288.20, 432.24 and 95.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 288.20, 432.24 and 95.72 is: 143.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    288.20 : 432.24 = 95.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    288.20/432.24 = 95.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    288.20x = 432.24 × 95.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    288.20x = 41,374.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,374.01/288.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.56

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