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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 288.45, 432.67 and 144.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 288.45, 432.67 and 144.13 is: 216.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    288.45 : 432.67 = 144.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    288.45/432.67 = 144.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    288.45x = 432.67 × 144.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    288.45x = 62,360.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,360.73/288.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216.19

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