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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 288.77, 432.74 and 144.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 288.77, 432.74 and 144.18 is: 216.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    288.77 : 432.74 = 144.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    288.77/432.74 = 144.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    288.77x = 432.74 × 144.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    288.77x = 62,392.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,392.81/288.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216.07

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