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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 288.29, 432.48 and 95.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 288.29, 432.48 and 95.91 is: 143.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    288.29 : 432.48 = 95.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    288.29/432.48 = 95.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    288.29x = 432.48 × 95.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    288.29x = 41,479.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,479.16/288.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.88

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