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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 288.52, 432.81 and 105.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 288.52, 432.81 and 105.87 is: 158.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    288.52 : 432.81 = 105.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    288.52/432.81 = 105.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    288.52x = 432.81 × 105.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    288.52x = 45,821.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,821.59/288.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.82

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