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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 288.87, 433.04 and 106.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 288.87, 433.04 and 106.14 is: 159.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    288.87 : 433.04 = 106.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    288.87/433.04 = 106.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    288.87x = 433.04 × 106.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    288.87x = 45,962.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,962.33/288.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.11

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