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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 288.96, 433.28 and 96.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 288.96, 433.28 and 96.56 is: 144.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    288.96 : 433.28 = 96.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    288.96/433.28 = 96.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    288.96x = 433.28 × 96.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    288.96x = 41,837.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,837.52/288.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.79

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