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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 288.81, 433.35 and 142.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 288.81, 433.35 and 142.74 is: 214.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    288.81 : 433.35 = 142.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    288.81/433.35 = 142.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    288.81x = 433.35 × 142.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    288.81x = 61,856.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,856.38/288.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214.18

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