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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 288.29, 432.33 and 105.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 288.29, 432.33 and 105.63 is: 158.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    288.29 : 432.33 = 105.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    288.29/432.33 = 105.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    288.29x = 432.33 × 105.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    288.29x = 45,667.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,667.02/288.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.41

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