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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 288.54, 433 and 105.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 288.54, 433 and 105.96 is: 159.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    288.54 : 433 = 105.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    288.54/433 = 105.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    288.54x = 433 × 105.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    288.54x = 45,880.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,880.68/288.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.01

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