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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 288.86, 433.31 and 96.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 288.86, 433.31 and 96.50 is: 144.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    288.86 : 433.31 = 96.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    288.86/433.31 = 96.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    288.86x = 433.31 × 96.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    288.86x = 41,814.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,814.42/288.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.76

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