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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 288.72, 432.94 and 96.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 288.72, 432.94 and 96.28 is: 144.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    288.72 : 432.94 = 96.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    288.72/432.94 = 96.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    288.72x = 432.94 × 96.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    288.72x = 41,683.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,683.46/288.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.37

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