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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 288.64, 432.87 and 142.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 288.64, 432.87 and 142.30 is: 213.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    288.64 : 432.87 = 142.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    288.64/432.87 = 142.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    288.64x = 432.87 × 142.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    288.64x = 61,597.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,597.40/288.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213.41

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