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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 288.72, 432.96 and 142.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 288.72, 432.96 and 142.44 is: 213.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    288.72 : 432.96 = 142.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    288.72/432.96 = 142.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    288.72x = 432.96 × 142.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    288.72x = 61,670.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,670.82/288.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213.60

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