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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 288.64, 433.08 and 106.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 288.64, 433.08 and 106.04 is: 159.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    288.64 : 433.08 = 106.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    288.64/433.08 = 106.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    288.64x = 433.08 × 106.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    288.64x = 45,923.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,923.80/288.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.10

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