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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 288.52, 432.68 and 93.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 288.52, 432.68 and 93.51 is: 140.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    288.52 : 432.68 = 93.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    288.52/432.68 = 93.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    288.52x = 432.68 × 93.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    288.52x = 40,459.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,459.91/288.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.23

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