Finding the Fourth Proportional to 288.92, 433.50 and 94
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 288.92, 433.50 and 94 is: 141.04
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
288.92 : 433.50 = 94 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
288.92/433.50 = 94/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
288.92x = 433.50 × 94 - Step 4: Simplify right side
288.92x = 40,749 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 40,749/288.92 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 141.04
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