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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 288.56, 432.72 and 96.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 288.56, 432.72 and 96.08 is: 144.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    288.56 : 432.72 = 96.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    288.56/432.72 = 96.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    288.56x = 432.72 × 96.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    288.56x = 41,575.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,575.74/288.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.08

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