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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 288.93, 433.31 and 83.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 288.93, 433.31 and 83.45 is: 125.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    288.93 : 433.31 = 83.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    288.93/433.31 = 83.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    288.93x = 433.31 × 83.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    288.93x = 36,160.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,160.39/288.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 125.15

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