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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 288.47, 432.77 and 90.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 288.47, 432.77 and 90.80 is: 136.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    288.47 : 432.77 = 90.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    288.47/432.77 = 90.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    288.47x = 432.77 × 90.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    288.47x = 39,295.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,295.20/288.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136.22

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