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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 288.94, 433.28 and 106.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 288.94, 433.28 and 106.28 is: 159.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    288.94 : 433.28 = 106.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    288.94/433.28 = 106.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    288.94x = 433.28 × 106.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    288.94x = 46,049.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,049.00/288.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.37

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