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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 288, 431.80 and 105.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 288, 431.80 and 105.37 is: 157.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    288 : 431.80 = 105.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    288/431.80 = 105.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    288x = 431.80 × 105.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    288x = 45,497.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,497.42/288
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.98

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