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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 288.91, 433.37 and 96.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 288.91, 433.37 and 96.54 is: 144.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    288.91 : 433.37 = 96.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    288.91/433.37 = 96.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    288.91x = 433.37 × 96.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    288.91x = 41,837.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,837.54/288.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.81

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