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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 288.39, 432.52 and 93.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 288.39, 432.52 and 93.33 is: 139.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    288.39 : 432.52 = 93.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    288.39/432.52 = 93.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    288.39x = 432.52 × 93.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    288.39x = 40,366.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,366.86/288.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139.97

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