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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 288.85, 433.29 and 93.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 288.85, 433.29 and 93.88 is: 140.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    288.85 : 433.29 = 93.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    288.85/433.29 = 93.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    288.85x = 433.29 × 93.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    288.85x = 40,675.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,675.10/288.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.82

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