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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 288.48, 432.74 and 93.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 288.48, 432.74 and 93.49 is: 140.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    288.48 : 432.74 = 93.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    288.48/432.74 = 93.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    288.48x = 432.74 × 93.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    288.48x = 40,456.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,456.86/288.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.24

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