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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 288.24, 432.08 and 95.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 288.24, 432.08 and 95.76 is: 143.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    288.24 : 432.08 = 95.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    288.24/432.08 = 95.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    288.24x = 432.08 × 95.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    288.24x = 41,375.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,375.98/288.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.55

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