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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 288.99, 433.62 and 144.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 288.99, 433.62 and 144.81 is: 217.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    288.99 : 433.62 = 144.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    288.99/433.62 = 144.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    288.99x = 433.62 × 144.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    288.99x = 62,792.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,792.51/288.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.28

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