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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 288.93, 433.61 and 144.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 288.93, 433.61 and 144.75 is: 217.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    288.93 : 433.61 = 144.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    288.93/433.61 = 144.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    288.93x = 433.61 × 144.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    288.93x = 62,764.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,764.32/288.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.23

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