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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 288.73, 433.15 and 93.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 288.73, 433.15 and 93.67 is: 140.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    288.73 : 433.15 = 93.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    288.73/433.15 = 93.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    288.73x = 433.15 × 93.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    288.73x = 40,571.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,571.84/288.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.52

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