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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 288.97, 433.67 and 106.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 288.97, 433.67 and 106.38 is: 159.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    288.97 : 433.67 = 106.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    288.97/433.67 = 106.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    288.97x = 433.67 × 106.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    288.97x = 46,133.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,133.81/288.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.65

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