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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 288.87, 433.38 and 83.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 288.87, 433.38 and 83.44 is: 125.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    288.87 : 433.38 = 83.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    288.87/433.38 = 83.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    288.87x = 433.38 × 83.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    288.87x = 36,159.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,159.64/288.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 125.18

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