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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 288.74, 432.98 and 93.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 288.74, 432.98 and 93.71 is: 140.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    288.74 : 432.98 = 93.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    288.74/432.98 = 93.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    288.74x = 432.98 × 93.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    288.74x = 40,572.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,572.63/288.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.51

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