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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 288.96, 433.40 and 106.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 288.96, 433.40 and 106.44 is: 159.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    288.96 : 433.40 = 106.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    288.96/433.40 = 106.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    288.96x = 433.40 × 106.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    288.96x = 46,131.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,131.10/288.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.65

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