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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 288.73, 433.13 and 106.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 288.73, 433.13 and 106.14 is: 159.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    288.73 : 433.13 = 106.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    288.73/433.13 = 106.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    288.73x = 433.13 × 106.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    288.73x = 45,972.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,972.59/288.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.22

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