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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 288.96, 432.84 and 142.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 288.96, 432.84 and 142.50 is: 213.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    288.96 : 432.84 = 142.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    288.96/432.84 = 142.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    288.96x = 432.84 × 142.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    288.96x = 61,679.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,679.70/288.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213.45

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