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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 288.97, 433.09 and 144.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 288.97, 433.09 and 144.73 is: 216.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    288.97 : 433.09 = 144.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    288.97/433.09 = 144.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    288.97x = 433.09 × 144.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    288.97x = 62,681.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,681.12/288.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216.91

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