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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 288.90, 433.37 and 72.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 288.90, 433.37 and 72.50 is: 108.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    288.90 : 433.37 = 72.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    288.90/433.37 = 72.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    288.90x = 433.37 × 72.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    288.90x = 31,416.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,416.80/288.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108.75

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