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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 288.98, 433.26 and 93.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 288.98, 433.26 and 93.91 is: 140.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    288.98 : 433.26 = 93.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    288.98/433.26 = 93.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    288.98x = 433.26 × 93.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    288.98x = 40,687.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,687.45/288.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.80

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