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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 288, 432.06 and 105.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 288, 432.06 and 105.41 is: 158.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    288 : 432.06 = 105.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    288/432.06 = 105.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    288x = 432.06 × 105.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    288x = 45,544.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,544.13/288
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.14

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