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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 288.47, 432.50 and 142.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 288.47, 432.50 and 142.04 is: 212.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    288.47 : 432.50 = 142.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    288.47/432.50 = 142.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    288.47x = 432.50 × 142.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    288.47x = 61,433.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,433.06/288.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.96

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