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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 288.09, 431.87 and 105.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 288.09, 431.87 and 105.39 is: 157.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    288.09 : 431.87 = 105.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    288.09/431.87 = 105.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    288.09x = 431.87 × 105.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    288.09x = 45,514.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,514.25/288.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.99

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