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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 288.43, 432.64 and 132.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 288.43, 432.64 and 132.35 is: 198.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    288.43 : 432.64 = 132.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    288.43/432.64 = 132.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    288.43x = 432.64 × 132.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    288.43x = 57,257.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,257.91/288.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.52

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