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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 288.02, 432 and 102.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 288.02, 432 and 102.93 is: 154.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    288.02 : 432 = 102.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    288.02/432 = 102.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    288.02x = 432 × 102.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    288.02x = 44,465.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,465.76/288.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154.38

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