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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 288.75, 433.12 and 106.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 288.75, 433.12 and 106.06 is: 159.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    288.75 : 433.12 = 106.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    288.75/433.12 = 106.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    288.75x = 433.12 × 106.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    288.75x = 45,936.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,936.71/288.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.09

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