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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 288.39, 432.39 and 143.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 288.39, 432.39 and 143.82 is: 215.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    288.39 : 432.39 = 143.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    288.39/432.39 = 143.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    288.39x = 432.39 × 143.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    288.39x = 62,186.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,186.33/288.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215.63

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