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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 288.36, 432.77 and 142.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 288.36, 432.77 and 142.32 is: 213.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    288.36 : 432.77 = 142.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    288.36/432.77 = 142.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    288.36x = 432.77 × 142.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    288.36x = 61,591.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,591.83/288.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213.59

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