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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 288.77, 433.14 and 93.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 288.77, 433.14 and 93.77 is: 140.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    288.77 : 433.14 = 93.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    288.77/433.14 = 93.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    288.77x = 433.14 × 93.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    288.77x = 40,616.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,616.97/288.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.66

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