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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 288.59, 432.81 and 96.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 288.59, 432.81 and 96.21 is: 144.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    288.59 : 432.81 = 96.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    288.59/432.81 = 96.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    288.59x = 432.81 × 96.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    288.59x = 41,640.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,640.65/288.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.29

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