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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 288.68, 433.10 and 96.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 288.68, 433.10 and 96.28 is: 144.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    288.68 : 433.10 = 96.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    288.68/433.10 = 96.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    288.68x = 433.10 × 96.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    288.68x = 41,698.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,698.87/288.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.45

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