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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 288.51, 432.63 and 144.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 288.51, 432.63 and 144.06 is: 216.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    288.51 : 432.63 = 144.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    288.51/432.63 = 144.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    288.51x = 432.63 × 144.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    288.51x = 62,324.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,324.68/288.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216.02

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