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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 288.52, 432.74 and 96.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 288.52, 432.74 and 96.16 is: 144.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    288.52 : 432.74 = 96.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    288.52/432.74 = 96.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    288.52x = 432.74 × 96.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    288.52x = 41,610.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,610.36/288.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.22

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