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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 288.27, 432.46 and 142.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 288.27, 432.46 and 142.09 is: 213.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    288.27 : 432.46 = 142.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    288.27/432.46 = 142.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    288.27x = 432.46 × 142.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    288.27x = 61,448.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,448.24/288.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213.16

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