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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 288.90, 433.35 and 106.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 288.90, 433.35 and 106.31 is: 159.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    288.90 : 433.35 = 106.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    288.90/433.35 = 106.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    288.90x = 433.35 × 106.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    288.90x = 46,070.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,070.52/288.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.47

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