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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 288.60, 432.90 and 96.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 288.60, 432.90 and 96.22 is: 144.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    288.60 : 432.90 = 96.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    288.60/432.90 = 96.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    288.60x = 432.90 × 96.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    288.60x = 41,653.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,653.64/288.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.33

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