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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 288.91, 433.38 and 106.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 288.91, 433.38 and 106.30 is: 159.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    288.91 : 433.38 = 106.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    288.91/433.38 = 106.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    288.91x = 433.38 × 106.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    288.91x = 46,068.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,068.29/288.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.46

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