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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 288.88, 433.29 and 106.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 288.88, 433.29 and 106.21 is: 159.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    288.88 : 433.29 = 106.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    288.88/433.29 = 106.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    288.88x = 433.29 × 106.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    288.88x = 46,019.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,019.73/288.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.30

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