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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 288.76, 433.10 and 93.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 288.76, 433.10 and 93.75 is: 140.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    288.76 : 433.10 = 93.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    288.76/433.10 = 93.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    288.76x = 433.10 × 93.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    288.76x = 40,603.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,603.13/288.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.61

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