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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 288.85, 432.63 and 144.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 288.85, 432.63 and 144.25 is: 216.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    288.85 : 432.63 = 144.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    288.85/432.63 = 144.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    288.85x = 432.63 × 144.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    288.85x = 62,406.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,406.88/288.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216.05

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