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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 288.04, 431.95 and 105.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 288.04, 431.95 and 105.49 is: 158.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    288.04 : 431.95 = 105.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    288.04/431.95 = 105.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    288.04x = 431.95 × 105.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    288.04x = 45,566.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,566.41/288.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.19

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