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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 288.28, 432.51 and 143.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 288.28, 432.51 and 143.88 is: 215.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    288.28 : 432.51 = 143.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    288.28/432.51 = 143.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    288.28x = 432.51 × 143.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    288.28x = 62,229.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,229.54/288.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215.86

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