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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 288.39, 432.37 and 143.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 288.39, 432.37 and 143.81 is: 215.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    288.39 : 432.37 = 143.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    288.39/432.37 = 143.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    288.39x = 432.37 × 143.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    288.39x = 62,179.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,179.13/288.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215.61

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