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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 288.76, 432.86 and 96.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 288.76, 432.86 and 96.26 is: 144.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    288.76 : 432.86 = 96.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    288.76/432.86 = 96.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    288.76x = 432.86 × 96.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    288.76x = 41,667.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,667.10/288.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.30

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