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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 288.83, 433.14 and 83.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 288.83, 433.14 and 83.33 is: 124.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    288.83 : 433.14 = 83.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    288.83/433.14 = 83.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    288.83x = 433.14 × 83.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    288.83x = 36,091.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,091.39/288.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 124.96

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