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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 288.90, 433.51 and 106.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 288.90, 433.51 and 106.27 is: 159.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    288.90 : 433.51 = 106.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    288.90/433.51 = 106.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    288.90x = 433.51 × 106.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    288.90x = 46,067.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,067.76/288.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.46

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