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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 288.57, 432.92 and 96.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 288.57, 432.92 and 96.20 is: 144.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    288.57 : 432.92 = 96.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    288.57/432.92 = 96.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    288.57x = 432.92 × 96.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    288.57x = 41,644.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,644.26/288.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.31

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