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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 288.49, 432.80 and 93.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 288.49, 432.80 and 93.51 is: 140.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    288.49 : 432.80 = 93.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    288.49/432.80 = 93.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    288.49x = 432.80 × 93.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    288.49x = 40,471.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,471.13/288.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.29

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