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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 288.29, 432.48 and 93.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 288.29, 432.48 and 93.32 is: 139.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    288.29 : 432.48 = 93.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    288.29/432.48 = 93.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    288.29x = 432.48 × 93.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    288.29x = 40,356.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,356.87/288.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139.99

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