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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 288.81, 433.26 and 106.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 288.81, 433.26 and 106.34 is: 159.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    288.81 : 433.26 = 106.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    288.81/433.26 = 106.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    288.81x = 433.26 × 106.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    288.81x = 46,070.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,070.70/288.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.52

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