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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 288.58, 432.87 and 96.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 288.58, 432.87 and 96.34 is: 144.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    288.58 : 432.87 = 96.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    288.58/432.87 = 96.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    288.58x = 432.87 × 96.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    288.58x = 41,702.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,702.70/288.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.51

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