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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 288.98, 433.54 and 106.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 288.98, 433.54 and 106.32 is: 159.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    288.98 : 433.54 = 106.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    288.98/433.54 = 106.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    288.98x = 433.54 × 106.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    288.98x = 46,095.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,095.13/288.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.51

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