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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 288.47, 432.32 and 105.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 288.47, 432.32 and 105.69 is: 158.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    288.47 : 432.32 = 105.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    288.47/432.32 = 105.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    288.47x = 432.32 × 105.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    288.47x = 45,691.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,691.37/288.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.39

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