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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 288.49, 432.63 and 105.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 288.49, 432.63 and 105.83 is: 158.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    288.49 : 432.63 = 105.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    288.49/432.63 = 105.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    288.49x = 432.63 × 105.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    288.49x = 45,784.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,784.70/288.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.71

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