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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 288.37, 432.63 and 105.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 288.37, 432.63 and 105.77 is: 158.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    288.37 : 432.63 = 105.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    288.37/432.63 = 105.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    288.37x = 432.63 × 105.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    288.37x = 45,758.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,758.59/288.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.68

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