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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 288.36, 432.21 and 141.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 288.36, 432.21 and 141.79 is: 212.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    288.36 : 432.21 = 141.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    288.36/432.21 = 141.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    288.36x = 432.21 × 141.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    288.36x = 61,283.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,283.06/288.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.52

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