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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 288.46, 432.74 and 96.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 288.46, 432.74 and 96.09 is: 144.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    288.46 : 432.74 = 96.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    288.46/432.74 = 96.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    288.46x = 432.74 × 96.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    288.46x = 41,581.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,581.99/288.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.15

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