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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 288.55, 432.73 and 96.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 288.55, 432.73 and 96.13 is: 144.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    288.55 : 432.73 = 96.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    288.55/432.73 = 96.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    288.55x = 432.73 × 96.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    288.55x = 41,595.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,595.93/288.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.16

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