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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 288.39, 432.72 and 144.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 288.39, 432.72 and 144.09 is: 216.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    288.39 : 432.72 = 144.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    288.39/432.72 = 144.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    288.39x = 432.72 × 144.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    288.39x = 62,350.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,350.62/288.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216.20

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