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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 288.42, 432.33 and 142.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 288.42, 432.33 and 142.08 is: 212.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    288.42 : 432.33 = 142.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    288.42/432.33 = 142.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    288.42x = 432.33 × 142.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    288.42x = 61,425.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,425.45/288.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.97

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