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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 288.77, 433.19 and 106.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 288.77, 433.19 and 106.18 is: 159.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    288.77 : 433.19 = 106.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    288.77/433.19 = 106.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    288.77x = 433.19 × 106.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    288.77x = 45,996.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,996.11/288.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.28

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