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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 288.98, 433.50 and 142.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 288.98, 433.50 and 142.64 is: 213.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    288.98 : 433.50 = 142.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    288.98/433.50 = 142.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    288.98x = 433.50 × 142.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    288.98x = 61,834.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,834.44/288.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213.97

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