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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 288.34, 431.90 and 143.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 288.34, 431.90 and 143.76 is: 215.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    288.34 : 431.90 = 143.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    288.34/431.90 = 143.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    288.34x = 431.90 × 143.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    288.34x = 62,089.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,089.94/288.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215.34

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