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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 288.26, 432.40 and 71.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 288.26, 432.40 and 71.84 is: 107.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    288.26 : 432.40 = 71.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    288.26/432.40 = 71.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    288.26x = 432.40 × 71.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    288.26x = 31,063.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,063.62/288.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 107.76

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