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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 288.44, 432.52 and 96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 288.44, 432.52 and 96 is: 143.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    288.44 : 432.52 = 96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    288.44/432.52 = 96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    288.44x = 432.52 × 96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    288.44x = 41,521.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,521.92/288.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.95

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